The area experiences temperature similar to Central Otago in the winter months.[1] It experiences scrub fires in the summer.[2]
The settlement includes a school and country tavern.[2]
Demographics
Rangataiki statistical area covers 996.27km2 (384.66sqmi)[3] and had an estimated population of 140 as of June 2023,[4] with a population density of 0.14 people per km2.
Rangataiki statistical area had a population of 132 at the 2018 New Zealand census, a decrease of 3 people (−2.2%) since the 2013 census, and a decrease of 30 people (−18.5%) since the 2006 census. There were 60 households, comprising 72 males and 60 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.2 males per female. The median age was 30.8 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 27 people (20.5%) aged under 15 years, 39 (29.5%) aged 15 to 29, 66 (50.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 6 (4.5%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 86.4% European/Pākehā, 18.2% Māori, 2.3% Pacific peoples, 9.1% Asian, and 2.3% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 11.4, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 68.2% had no religion, 25.0% were Christian and 2.3% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 15 (14.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 15 (14.3%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $44,700, compared with $31,800 nationally. 15 people (14.3%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 63 (60.0%) people were employed full-time, and 24 (22.9%) were part-time.[5]
Education
Rangitaiki School is a co-educational state primary school,[6] with a roll of 9 as of February 2024.[7][8] Its roll is one of the smallest in New Zealand.[9]
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