Ōrere Point is a rural township in the Auckland Region. It is located on the

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Ōrere Point had a population of 348 at the

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, an increase of 63 people (22.1%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 24 people (7.4%) since the

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. There were 174 households, comprising 183 males and 162 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.13 males per female, with 42 people (12.1%) aged under 15 years, 21 (6.0%) aged 15 to 29, 192 (55.2%) aged 30 to 64, and 96 (27.6%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 85.3% European/

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, 18.1%

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, 7.8% Pacific peoples, 2.6%

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, and 0.9% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 48.3% had no religion, 31.9% were

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, 1.7% had Māori religious beliefs and 1.7% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 48 (15.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 84 (27.5%) people had no formal qualifications. 51 people (16.7%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 132 (43.1%) people were employed full-time, 33 (10.8%) were part-time, and 9 (2.9%) were unemployed.

Education

Ōrere School is a coeducational full primary school (years 1–8) with a roll of as of The school was founded in 1890, and held a reunion in 2015 to celebrate 125 years.

References

External links

Ōrere Point Primary School
{{Franklin Local Board Area Populated places in the Auckland Region Populated places around the Firth of Thames