Surfdale
Surfdale | |
|---|---|
 Surfdale from Kennedy Point | |
 | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| City | Auckland Council |
| Electoral ward | Waitematā and Gulf Ward |
| Local board | Waiheke Local Board |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 2,067 |
| Ferry terminals | Kennedy Point |
| Oneroa | Palm Beach | |
| (Huruhi Bay) |
  Surfdale  |
Ostend |
| (Waitematā Harbour) | (Pukiki Bay) |
Surfdale is a settlement on Waiheke Island in northern New Zealand. Surfdale beach on Huruhi Bay has tidal mudflats, and is often used for windsurfing or kitesurfing.[1] Shelly beach on Pukiki Bay is sandy and shelly.[2] The area was developed in the mid–1920s.[3]
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,698 | — |
| 2013 | 1,881 | +1.47% |
| 2018 | 2,067 | +1.90% |
| Source: [4] | ||
Surfdale had a population of 2,067 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 186 people (9.9%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 369 people (21.7%) since the 2006 census. There were 789 households. There were 1,023 males and 1,044 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.98 males per female. The median age was 43.2 years, with 366 people (17.7%) aged under 15 years, 315 (15.2%) aged 15 to 29, 1,023 (49.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 366 (17.7%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 86.2% European/Pākehā, 11.3% Māori, 3.2% Pacific peoples, 5.2% Asian, and 6.8% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities).
The proportion of people born overseas was 32.7%, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people objected to giving their religion, 60.5% had no religion, 23.9% were Christian, and 6.8% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 504 (29.6%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 213 (12.5%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $31,700. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 843 (49.6%) people were employed full-time, 303 (17.8%) were part-time, and 45 (2.6%) were unemployed.[4]
Education
Two of the three schools on Waiheke Island are on Donald Bruce Road in the Surfdale area.
Waiheke High School is a secondary school (Year 7–13) with a roll of 402 students.[5] Te Huruhi Primary School is a contributing primary school (Year 1–6) with a roll of 252 students.[6] Both schools are coeducational. Rolls are as of February 2024.[7]
References
- ^ "Discover - Surfdale Beach". Waiheke Local. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ "Discover - Shelly Beach". Waiheke Local. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "Surfdale - Auckland's Unique, Biggest, and Most Popular Seaside Resort (advertisement)". New Zealand Tablet. 3 January 1924. p. 36.
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Surfdale (147600). 2018 Census place summary: Surfdale
- ^ Education Counts: Waiheke High School
- ^ Education Counts: Te Huruhi Primary School
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.