Ōwairaka
Owairaka | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| City | Auckland Council |
| Electoral ward | Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa Ward |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 5,268 |
| Waterview | Mount Albert | Morningside |
| Avondale |
  Owairaka  |
Sandringham |
| New Windsor | Wesley) |
Owairaka is an Auckland suburb. It is under the local governance of the Auckland Council.
Owairaka is home to the world-famous Owairaka Athletic Club [1] which is based at the historic Lovelock Track where five world records have been set.[2] During the 1960s the club led the world in middle and long distance running under the guidance of the legendary coach Arthur Lydiard (ONZ,OBE),[3] producing many international and national champions, most notably, Murray Halberg (ONZ, MBE) [4] and the New Zealand Athlete of the Century, Peter Snell (KNZM, MBE).[5]
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4,941 | — |
| 2013 | 4,950 | +0.03% |
| 2018 | 5,268 | +1.25% |
| Source: [6] | ||
Owairaka, comprising the statistical areas of Owairaka West and Owairaka East, had a population of 5,268 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 318 people (6.4%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 327 people (6.6%) since the 2006 census. There were 1,665 households. There were 2,742 males and 2,520 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.09 males per female, with 1,041 people (19.8%) aged under 15 years, 1,365 (25.9%) aged 15 to 29, 2,442 (46.4%) aged 30 to 64, and 423 (8.0%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 39.7% European/Pākehā, 8.9% Māori, 18.3% Pacific peoples, 39.2% Asian, and 6.4% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities).
The proportion of people born overseas was 47.5%, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people objected to giving their religion, 38.3% had no religion, 35.6% were Christian, and 21.6% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 1,452 (34.4%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 495 (11.7%) people had no formal qualifications. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 2,214 (52.4%) people were employed full-time, 579 (13.7%) were part-time, and 225 (5.3%) were unemployed.[6]
Education
Owairaka District School is a coeducational contributing primary (years 1-6) school with a roll of 388 as of August 2024.[7][8]
The local state secondary school is Mount Albert Grammar School .
References
- ^ Auckland City Athletic Club History, Auckland City Athletic Club, retrieved 28 January 2013
- ^ Owairaka Athletic Club History, Owairaka Athletic Club, 2012, retrieved 28 January 2013
- ^ Arthur Lydiard, NZ History, retrieved 28 January 2013
- ^ Halberg, Murray Gordon, MBE, Encyclopedia of New Zealand, retrieved 28 January 2013
- ^ Peter Snell, NZ Olympic Committee, retrieved 28 January 2013
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Owairaka West (135500) and Owairaka East (136800). 2018 Census place summary: Owairaka West 2018 Census place summary: Owairaka East
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ Education Counts: Owairaka District School
External links
- Photographs of Owairaka held in Auckland Libraries' heritage collections.