Rainbows End, New Zealand Explained

Official Name:Rainbows End
Area Total Km2:0.22
Population Density Km2:auto
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:New Zealand
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Auckland Region
Subdivision Type2:Ward
Subdivision Name2:Rodney ward
Subdivision Type3:Community board
Subdivision Name3:Rodney Local Board
Subdivision Type4:Subdivision
Subdivision Name4:Warkworth subdivision
Leader Title:Territorial Authority
Leader Name:Auckland Council
Seat Type:Electorates
Coordinates:-36.386°N 174.719°W

Rainbows End is a rural settlement at the end of Green Road between the Oak River and Matakana River in Auckland Region. Matakana is 4.5km (02.8miles) to the north. Sandspit is across the Oak River directly south.[1]

Rainbows End Reserve is a small waterfront park with a boat ramp and jetty.[2] [3]

Demographics

Statistics New Zealand describes Rainbows End as a rural settlement, which covers 0.22km2[4] and had an estimated population of as of with a population density of people per km2. Rainbows End is part of the larger Dome Valley-Matakana statistical area.

Rainbows End had a population of 111 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 30 people (37.0%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 30 people (37.0%) since the 2006 census. There were 51 households, comprising 54 males and 57 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.95 males per female. The median age was 62.1 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 6 people (5.4%) aged under 15 years, 9 (8.1%) aged 15 to 29, 42 (37.8%) aged 30 to 64, and 54 (48.6%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 97.3% European/Pākehā, 2.7% Māori, 2.7% Pacific peoples, 2.7% Asian, and 0.0% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

Religions were 51.4% irreligious, 37.8% Christian, and 2.7% Muslim. The remaining 8.1% chose not to answer the question.

Of those at least 15 years old, 27 (25.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 15 (14.3%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $31,700, compared with $31,800 nationally. 21 people (20.0%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 33 (31.4%) people were employed full-time, 15 (14.3%) were part-time, and 3 (2.9%) were unemployed.

Notes and References

  1. Sandspit, Auckland. NZ Topo Map. Gavin. Harriss. March 2022.
  2. Web site: Rainbows End Reserve. Places New Zealand. 16 May 2022.
  3. Web site: Boat ramps in Rodney (north). Auckland Council. 8 June 2022.
  4. Web site: ArcGIS Web Application. 16 May 2022. statsnz.maps.arcgis.com.