Paraparaumu Beach Explained

Paraparaumu Beach
Settlement Type:Town
Coordinates:-40.8938°N 174.9794°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:New Zealand
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Type2:Territorial authority
Subdivision Name2:Kāpiti Coast District
Subdivision Type3:Ward
Subdivision Name3:Paraparaumu Ward
Subdivision Type4:Community
Subdivision Name4:Paraparaumu Community
Seat Type:Electorates
Leader Title:Territorial Authority
Leader Name:Kāpiti Coast District Council
Leader Title1:Regional council
Leader Name1:Greater Wellington Regional Council
Leader Title2:Kāpiti Coast Mayor
Leader Title3:Ōtaki MP
Leader Title4:Te Tai Hauāuru MP
Area Code:04
Area Total Km2:5.12
Population Density Km2:auto
Postal Code Type:Postcode(s)
Postal Code:5032

Paraparaumu Beach is a coastal settlement on the Kāpiti Coast of New Zealand's North Island. It is located west of the main Paraparaumu township, 50km (30miles) north of Wellington. The area faces Kapiti Island.

Demographics

Paraparaumu Beach covers 5.12km2[1] and had an estimated population of as of with a population density of people per km2.

Before the 2023 census, Paraparaumu Beach had a smaller boundary, covering 4.8km2.[1] Using that boundary, Paraparaumu Beach had a population of 9,087 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 507 people (5.9%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 1,077 people (13.4%) since the 2006 census. There were 3,609 households, comprising 4,293 males and 4,794 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.9 males per female, with 1,629 people (17.9%) aged under 15 years, 1,287 (14.2%) aged 15 to 29, 3,921 (43.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 2,250 (24.8%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 89.9% European/Pākehā, 11.8% Māori, 2.7% Pasifika, 4.5% Asian, and 2.5% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 23.4, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 53.7% had no religion, 35.5% were Christian, 0.3% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.6% were Hindu, 0.2% were Muslim, 0.5% were Buddhist and 1.6% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 1,491 (20.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 1,230 (16.5%) people had no formal qualifications. 1,401 people (18.8%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 3,270 (43.8%) people were employed full-time, 1,059 (14.2%) were part-time, and 303 (4.1%) were unemployed.

Individual statistical areas in 2018
Name Area
(km2)
Population Density
(per km2)
Households !Median age Median
income
Paraparaumu Beach North 2.14 4,056 1,895 1,482 42.1 years $32,300
Paraparaumu Beach West 1.59 2,364 1,487 1,017 50.5 years $31,400
Paraparaumu Beach East 1.07 2,667 2,493 1,110 49.9 years $27,900
New Zealand 37.4 years $31,800

The demographics for Paraparaumu Beach are also incorporated in Paraparaumu#Demographics.

Attractions

Attractions include a studio and gallery of artist Shona Moller and Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club,[2] as well as newly refurbished MacLean Park area, the Saturday Market on MacLean Street, the shops around the area, and the Kapiti Boating Club.

Especially after World War II, the Paraparaumu Beach shops were a popular weekend destination. At the time, shops had restrictions preventing them from opening in the weekends, but places such Paraparaumu Beach were allowed to open.[3]

Education

Paraparaumu Beach School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,[4] [5] with a roll of as of .[6]

Kenakena School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,[7] [8] with a roll of .[9]

Paraparaumu College is a co-educational state secondary school for Year 9 to 13 students,[10] [11] with a roll of as of .[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ArcGIS Web Application. 28 March 2024. statsnz.maps.arcgis.com.
  2. Web site: Home - Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club. www.paraparaumubeachgolfclub.co.nz. 2019-12-21.
  3. Web site: Paraparaumu Beach stores, 1940s . 14 July 2023 . teara.govt.nz.
  4. Web site: Paraparaumu Beach School Official School Website . paraparaumubeach.school.nz.
  5. Web site: Paraparaumu Beach School Ministry of Education School Profile . educationcounts.govt.nz . Ministry of Education.
  6. Web site: Paraparaumu Beach School Education Review Office Report . ero.govt.nz . Education Review Office.
  7. Web site: Kenakena School Official School Website . kenakena.school.nz.
  8. Web site: Kenakena School Ministry of Education School Profile . educationcounts.govt.nz . Ministry of Education.
  9. Web site: Kenakena School Education Review Office Report . ero.govt.nz . Education Review Office.
  10. Web site: Paraparaumu College Official School Website . paraparaumucollege.school.nz.
  11. Web site: Paraparaumu College Ministry of Education School Profile . educationcounts.govt.nz . Ministry of Education.
  12. Web site: Paraparaumu College Education Review Office Report . ero.govt.nz . Education Review Office.