Matakawau Point is a rural settlement on the east side of the Āwhitu Peninsula and west side of the Manukau Harbour in the

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of New Zealand. The mouth of Matakawau Creek is south of Matakawau Point.

Demographics

Statistics New Zealand describes Matakawau Point as a rural settlement, which covers and had an estimated population of as of with a population density of people per km². Matakawau Point is part of the larger Āwhitu statistical area. Matakawau Point wharf

Matakawau Point had a population of 102 at the

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, an increase of 33 people (47.8%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 18 people (21.4%) since the 2006 census. There were 51 households, comprising 54 males and 48 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.12 males per female. The median age was 55.2 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 12 people (11.8%) aged under 15 years, 6 (5.9%) aged 15 to 29, 54 (52.9%) aged 30 to 64, and 33 (32.4%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 97.1% European/ Pākehā, 11.8% Māori, and 2.9% Pacific peoples. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 52.9% had no religion, 41.2% were

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and 2.9% had Māori religious beliefs. Of those at least 15 years old, 18 (20.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 21 (23.3%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $25,400, compared with $31,800 nationally. 9 people (10.0%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 36 (40.0%) people were employed full-time, 12 (13.3%) were part-time, and 3 (3.3%) were unemployed.

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{{Subject bar, auto=y, d=y Franklin Local Board Area Populated places around the Manukau Harbour Populated places in the Auckland Region