Paekākāriki Hill
Paekākāriki Hill | |
|---|---|
Rural locality | |
View from the Paekākāriki Hill Lookout | |
Interactive map of Paekākāriki Hill | |
| Coordinates: 41°03′36″S 174°56′10″E / 41.060°S 174.936°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Wellington Region |
| Territorial authority | Porirua |
| Ward |
|
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Porirua City Council |
| • Regional council | Greater Wellington Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Porirua | Anita Baker[1] |
| • Mana MP | Barbara Edmonds[2] |
| • Te Tai Hauāuru MP | Debbie Ngarewa-Packer[3] |
| Area | |
• Total | 35.77 km2 (13.81 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025)[5] | |
• Total | 400 |
| • Density | 11/km2 (29/sq mi) |
| Postcode(s) | 5381 |
| Area code | 04 |
Paekākāriki Hill is a rural locality in Porirua in New Zealand's North Island. It is located inland, behind Paraparaumu and Raumati. Paekākāriki Hill Road runs approximately north to south from Paekākāriki to Pāuatahanui. Grays Road runs along the northern coast of Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour's Pauatahunui Arm, which forms the locality's southern boundary.[6]
Paekākāriki Hill Road, built in 1849, was the main highway north until 1939.[7] The road, which is now fully sealed, is narrow and winding. It has views of the coast.[8]
The Battle of Battle Hill, part of the New Zealand Wars, was fought in the area in 1846.[9]
Demographics
Paekākāriki Hill statistical area covers 35.77 km2 (13.81 sq mi).[4] It had an estimated population of 400 as of June 2025, with a population density of 11.2 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 351 | — |
| 2013 | 363 | +0.48% |
| 2018 | 375 | +0.65% |
| 2023 | 372 | −0.16% |
| Source: [10][11] | ||
Paekākāriki Hill had a population of 372 in the 2023 New Zealand census, a decrease of 3 people (−0.8%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 9 people (2.5%) since the 2013 census. There were 186 males, 186 females, and 3 people of other genders in 135 dwellings.[12] 2.4% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 48.0 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 60 people (16.1%) aged under 15 years, 63 (16.9%) aged 15 to 29, 168 (45.2%) aged 30 to 64, and 84 (22.6%) aged 65 or older.[10]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 94.4% European (Pākehā); 8.9% Māori; 2.4% Pasifika; 2.4% Asian; 1.6% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 3.2% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 98.4%, Māori by 3.2%, Samoan by 2.4%, and other languages by 8.1%. No language could be spoken by 0.8% (e.g. too young to talk). The percentage of people born overseas was 21.8, compared with 28.8% nationally.[10]
Religious affiliations were 25.0% Christian, 0.8% Hindu, and 3.2% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 61.3%, and 9.7% of people did not answer the census question.[10]
Of those at least 15 years old, 108 (34.6%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 168 (53.8%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 45 (14.4%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $52,600, compared with $41,500 nationally. 96 people (30.8%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 162 (51.9%) full-time, 57 (18.3%) part-time, and 9 (2.9%) unemployed.[10]
References
- ^ "2025 Triennial Elections Declaration of Result" (PDF). Electionz. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ^ "Mana - Official Result". New Zealand Electoral Commission. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ^ "Te Tai Hauāuru - Official Result". Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ a b "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 2 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- ^ "Subnational population estimates - Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ^ "Place name detail: Paekākāriki Hill". New Zealand Gazetteer. Land Information New Zealand.
- ^ "Paekākāriki Hill Road". Kapiti Coast District Council. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ "Paekakariki Hill Road, one of the most beautiful coastal drives". Dangerous Roads. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ "Battle Hill Farm Forest Park / History". Greater Wellington Regional Council. 27 November 2017.
- ^ a b c d e "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Paekākāriki Hill (238900). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Paekākāriki Hill (238900). 2018 Census place summary: Paekākāriki Hill
- ^ "Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.