Broad Bay, New Zealand

The settlement of Broad Bay (Māori: Whaka Oho Rahi[5]) is located on the Otago Harbour coast of Otago Peninsula, in the South Island of New Zealand.[6] It is administered as part of the city of Dunedin, and is technically a suburb of that city, though its isolation and semi-rural nature make it appear as a settlement in its own right.

Broad Bay
Whaka Oho Rahi (Māori)
Settlement
Fletcher House in 2008
Fletcher House in 2008
Coordinates: 45°51′00″S 170°37′15″E
CountryNew Zealand
IslandSouth Island
RegionOtago
Government
 • Regional councilOtago Regional Council
 • Territorial authorityDunedin City Council
 • Community boardOtago Peninsula Community Board[1][2]
Area
[3]
 • Total1.63 km2 (0.63 sq mi)
Population
 (2018 Census)[4]
 • Total564
 • Density350/km2 (900/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+12 (NZST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+13 (NZDT)
Area code03
Local iwiNgāi Tahu

Broad Bay is 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) to the east of the city centre, but due to the shape of the peninsula's coastline, the heart of the city cannot be seen from Broad Bay. A large bluff, Grassy Point, lies between Broad Bay and the harbourside settlements of Company Bay and Macandrew Bay to the west. The bluff is skirted by Portobello Road, the road which winds around the southeastern shore of the harbour between inner Dunedin and Portobello, 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) to the northeast of Broad Bay, and by the Otago Harbour Cycleway, which runs alongside it. The Camp Road walking track connects Broad Bay with Larnach Castle,[7] close to the ridge of the peninsula.

Broad Bay is situated on the shore of an aptly named wide bay (Broad Bay) and a smaller bay to the north east (Turnbulls Bay); between these lie a short peninsula (on which is sited the settlement's small historic cemetery), which terminates in the steep, finger-like headland of Yellowhead. The distinctive peak of Harbour Cone forms a backdrop to the settlement as seen from the harbour.

The settlement is home to the heritage-listed Fletcher House,[8] constructed in 1909 and restored in 1992, the first house by Fletcher Construction founder Sir James Fletcher.

Like several settlements on the peninsula - including Portobello and Macandrew Bay, which lies 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) to the southwest - Broad Bay is a commuter settlement and a haven for alternative lifestylers. These settlements have a strong arts community, with many of their residents connected in some way with the visual or performing arts.

Demographics
Historical population of Broad Bay
YearPop.±% p.a.
2006570—    
2013555−0.38%
2018564+0.32%
Source: [4]

Broad Bay covers 1.63 km2 (0.63 sq mi),[3] and is part of the larger Broad Bay-Portobello statistical area. It had a population of 564 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 9 people (1.6%) since the 2013 census, and a decrease of 6 people (−1.1%) since the 2006 census. There were 249 households. There were 282 males and 285 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.99 males per female, with 96 people (17.0%) aged under 15 years, 57 (10.1%) aged 15 to 29, 288 (51.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 120 (21.3%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 93.6% European/Pākehā, 8.0% Māori, 1.6% Pacific peoples, 3.7% Asian, and 2.7% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities).

Although some people objected to giving their religion, 66.0% had no religion, 22.3% were Christian, 0.5% were Buddhist and 3.7% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 204 (43.6%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 51 (10.9%) people had no formal qualifications. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 216 (46.2%) people were employed full-time, 90 (19.2%) were part-time, and 15 (3.2%) were unemployed.[4]

Broad Bay-Portobello statistical area

The Broad Bay-Portobello statistical area covers 3.60 km2 (1.39 sq mi)[3] and had an estimated population of 1,250 as of June 2023,[9] with a population density of 347 people per km2.

Historical population of the statistical area
YearPop.±% p.a.
20061,071—    
20131,074+0.04%
20181,155+1.46%
Source: [10]

Broad Bay-Portobello had a population of 1,155 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 81 people (7.5%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 84 people (7.8%) since the 2006 census. There were 483 households. There were 582 males and 573 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.02 males per female. The median age was 47.9 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 204 people (17.7%) aged under 15 years, 117 (10.1%) aged 15 to 29, 597 (51.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 237 (20.5%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 94.3% European/Pākehā, 10.1% Māori, 2.1% Pacific peoples, 3.1% Asian, and 1.8% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities).

The proportion of people born overseas was 25.2%, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people objected to giving their religion, 66.2% had no religion, 22.9% were Christian, 0.5% were Buddhist and 3.9% had other religions.

Broad Bay School in 2007

Of those at least 15 years old, 381 (40.1%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 105 (11.0%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $34,300, compared with $31,800 nationally. 171 people (18.0%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 459 (48.3%) people were employed full-time, 168 (17.7%) were part-time, and 27 (2.8%) were unemployed.[10]

Education

Broad Bay School is a state co-educational primary school for year 1 to 8 children,[11] with a roll of 27 students as of April 2023.[12] The school opened in 1877.[13]

References
  1. "Otago Peninsula Community Board | Community Plan 2019 – 2020" (PDF). dunedin.govt.nz. Dunedin City Council. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
  2. "2016 Otago Peninsula Community Board Boundary" (PDF). dunedin.govt.nz. Dunedin City Council. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
  3. "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  4. "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7028842, 7028844 and 7028845.
  5. "Broad Bay (Otago)", geocaching.com, Geocaching.com, retrieved 13 December 2021
  6. "Place name detail: Broad Bay". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 27 April 2009.
  7. "Peninsula tracks". Dunedin City Council. Archived from the original on 3 August 2009. Retrieved 27 April 2009.
  8. "Fletcher House". New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 27 April 2009.
  9. "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  10. "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Broad Bay-Portobello (355100). 2018 Census place summary: Broad Bay-Portobello
  11. Education Counts: Broad Bay School
  12. "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
  13. "Deep, rich history at Otago Peninsula school". New Zealand Gazette. 21 July 2021.
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