Waipu Cove

Waipu Cove is a locality and bay of Bream Bay in the Whangarei District and Northland Region of New Zealand. It is about 9 km southeast of Waipu and 5 km northwest of Langs Beach.[3] It has a long sandy beach.[4]

Waipu Cove
Waipū Cove
View over Waipu Cove and Waipu Beach
View over Waipu Cove and Waipu Beach
Coordinates: 36.029°S 174.505°E / -36.029; 174.505
CountryNew Zealand
RegionNorthland Region
DistrictWhangarei District
WardBream Bay Ward
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityWhangarei District Council
 • Regional councilNorthland Regional Council
Area
[1]
 • Total3.13 km2 (1.21 sq mi)
Population
 (2018 census)[2]
 • Total135
 • Density43/km2 (110/sq mi)

Demographics

Statistics New Zealand describes Waipū Cove-Langs Beach as a rural settlement, which covers 5.25 km2 (2.03 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 350 as of June 2023,[5] with a population density of 67 people per km2. Waipu Cove itself covers 3.13 km2 (1.21 sq mi).[1] They are part of the larger Waipu statistical area.[6]

Historical population for Waipu Cove
YearPop.±% p.a.
2006120—    
2013117−0.36%
2018135+2.90%
Source: [2]
Waipu Cove general store

Waipu Cove had a population of 135 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 18 people (15.4%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 15 people (12.5%) since the 2006 census. There were 57 households, comprising 69 males and 63 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.1 males per female. The median age was 54.0 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 21 people (15.6%) aged under 15 years, 12 (8.9%) aged 15 to 29, 69 (51.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 33 (24.4%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 93.3% European/Pākehā, 13.3% Māori, 2.2% Pacific peoples, and 6.7% Asian. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 46.7% had no religion and 46.7% were Christian.

Of those at least 15 years old, 24 (21.1%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 15 (13.2%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $39,400, compared with $31,800 nationally. 18 people (15.8%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 51 (44.7%) people were employed full-time, 21 (18.4%) were part-time, and 3 (2.6%) were unemployed.[2]

Education

The first Waipu Cove School was established in 1863 and closed in 1867. Another school opened in a temporary building in 1870, and gained a permanent building in 1877. It closed in 1939.[7][8]

References
  1. "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
  2. "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7000981.
  3. Harriss, Gavin (November 2021). "NZ Topo Map" (Map). Waipu Cove, Northland.
  4. "Waipu". Tourism New Zealand. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
  5. "Subnational population estimates (RC, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (regional councils); "Subnational population estimates (TA, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (territorial authorities); "Subnational population estimates (urban rural), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (urban areas)
  6. 2018 Census place summary: Waipu
  7. "History of Bream Bay College". Bream Bay College. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
  8. "Old Pupils Meet For Last Time In Former Schools". Northern Advocate. 18 January 1940.
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