Karoro, New Zealand
Karoro | |
|---|---|
 Warburton Street | |
Interactive map of Karoro | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| City | Greymouth |
| Local authority | Grey District Council |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Area | |
| • Land | 649 ha (1,600 acres) |
| Population (June 2025)[2] | |
• Total | 1,110 |
| • Density | 171/km2 (443/sq mi) |
| Blaketown | Greymouth centre | |
| (Tasman Sea) |
  Karoro  |
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| Paroa | Boddytown |
Karoro is a suburb to the south-west of Greymouth on the West Coast of New Zealand.[3][4]
Demographics
Karoro covers 6.49 km2 (2.51 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 1,110 as of June 2025,[2] with a population density of 171 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,008 | — |
| 2013 | 1,053 | +0.63% |
| 2018 | 1,017 | −0.69% |
| 2023 | 1,065 | +0.93% |
| Source: [5][6] | ||
Karoro had a population of 1,065 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 48 people (4.7%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 12 people (1.1%) since the 2013 census. There were 516 males, 546 females, and 3 people of other genders in 432 dwellings.[7] 2.0% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 49.1 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 171 people (16.1%) aged under 15 years, 153 (14.4%) aged 15 to 29, 480 (45.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 261 (24.5%) aged 65 or older.[5]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 92.7% European (Pākehā); 8.7% Māori; 0.6% Pasifika; 2.5% Asian; 1.7% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 3.4% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 98.6%, Māori by 1.7%, and other languages by 6.5%. No language could be spoken by 1.1% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.3%. The percentage of people born overseas was 13.8, compared with 28.8% nationally.[5]
Religious affiliations were 35.5% Christian, 0.8% Hindu, 0.6% Māori religious beliefs, 0.3% Buddhist, 0.3% New Age, 0.3% Jewish, and 0.8% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 54.1%, and 7.0% of people did not answer the census question.[5]
Of those at least 15 years old, 174 (19.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 510 (57.0%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 210 (23.5%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $45,000, compared with $41,500 nationally. 114 people (12.8%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 453 (50.7%) full-time, 141 (15.8%) part-time, and 6 (0.7%) unemployed.[5]
Education
Karoro School is a coeducational full primary (years 1–8) school with a roll of 170 students as of July 2026.[8][9] It celebrated its 50th jubilee in 2008.[10]
References
- 1 2 "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 2 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- 1 2 "Subnational population estimates - Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ↑ Peter Dowling, ed. (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. pp. map 69. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
- ↑ Roger Smith, GeographX (2005). The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand. Robbie Burton. pp. map 156. ISBN 1-877333-20-4.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Karoro (310600). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ↑ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Karoro (310600). 2018 Census place summary: Karoro
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 1 July 2026.
- ↑ "Karoro School - Education Counts". www.educationcounts.govt.nz.
- ↑ "Jubilees & reunions: Karoro School, Greymouth 50th Jubilee". Education Gazette New Zealand. 86 (9). 4 June 2007. Archived from the original on 16 October 2008.