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{{Short description|Settlement in Wellington Region, New Zealand}}
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'''Paraparaumu Beach''' is situated to the west of the 'township' of [[Paraparaumu]], located 50 km north of [[Wellington]], [[New Zealand]]. The area overlooks [[Kapiti Island]].
{{Use New Zealand English|date=May 2021}}
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| name = Paraparaumu Beach
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| image_caption = Paraparaumu Beach in 2013
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| subdivision_name = New Zealand
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| subdivision_type2 = [[Territorial authorities of New Zealand|Territorial authority]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Kāpiti Coast District]]
| subdivision_type3 = Ward
| subdivision_name3 = Paraparaumu Ward
| subdivision_type4 = Community
| subdivision_name4 = Paraparaumu Community
| seat_type = [[New Zealand electorates|Electorates]]
| seat = {{ubl|[[Ōtaki (New Zealand electorate)|Ōtaki]]|[[Te Tai Hauāuru]] ([[Māori electorates|Māori]])}}
| government_footnotes =
| leader_title = Territorial Authority
| leader_name = [[Kāpiti Coast District Council]]
| leader_title1 = Regional council
| leader_name1 = [[Greater Wellington Regional Council]]
| leader_title2 = [[Mayor of Kāpiti Coast|Kāpiti Coast Mayor]]
| leader_name2 = {{NZ officeholder data|Kapiti Coast District Mayor|y}}
| leader_title3 = [[Ōtaki (New Zealand electorate)|Ōtaki MP]]
| leader_name3 = {{NZ officeholder data|Ōtaki MP|y}}
| leader_title4 = [[Te Tai Hauāuru|Te Tai Hauāuru MP]]
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| population_total = {{Decimals|{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Paraparaumu Beach North|y}}|R}}+{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Paraparaumu Beach West|y}}|R}}+{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Paraparaumu Beach East|y}}|R}}|0}}
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| population_density_km2 = auto
| postal_code_type = [[Postcodes in New Zealand|Postcode(s)]]
| postal_code = 5032
}}


'''Paraparaumu Beach''' is a coastal settlement on the [[Kāpiti Coast]] of New Zealand's [[North Island]]. It is located west of the main [[Paraparaumu]] township, 50 km north of [[Wellington]]. The area faces [[Kapiti Island]].
==References==
{{reflist}}


==Demographics==
{{coord missing|New Zealand}}
Paraparaumu Beach covers {{Convert|5.12|km2||abbr=on}}<ref name="Area">{{Cite web|title=ArcGIS Web Application|url=https://statsnz.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6f49867abe464f86ac7526552fe19787| access-date=28 March 2024|website=statsnz.maps.arcgis.com}}</ref> and had an estimated population of {{Decimals|{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Paraparaumu Beach North|y}}|R}}+{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Paraparaumu Beach West|y}}|R}}+{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Paraparaumu Beach East|y}}|R}}|0}} as of {{NZ population data 2023 SA2|||y|y||,}} with a population density of {{Decimals|({{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Paraparaumu Beach North|y}}|R}}+{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Paraparaumu Beach West|y}}|R}}+{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Paraparaumu Beach East|y}}|R}})/5.12|0}} people per km<sup>2</sup>.


{{Historical populations|2006|8,010|2013|8,580|2018|9,087|percentages=pagr|align=left|source=<ref name="Census 2018"/>}}
[[Category:Landforms of the Wellington Region]]
Before the 2023 census, Paraparaumu Beach had a smaller boundary, covering {{Convert|4.80|km2||abbr=on}}.<ref name="Area"/> Using that boundary, Paraparaumu Beach had a population of 9,087 at the [[2018 New Zealand census]], an increase of 507 people (5.9%) since the [[2013 New Zealand census|2013 census]], and an increase of 1,077 people (13.4%) since the [[2006 New Zealand census|2006 census]]. There were 3,609 households, comprising 4,293 males and 4,794 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.9 males per female, with 1,629 people (17.9%) aged under 15 years, 1,287 (14.2%) aged 15 to 29, 3,921 (43.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 2,250 (24.8%) aged 65 or older.
[[Category:Beaches of New Zealand]]
[[Category:Paraparaumu]]


Ethnicities were 89.9% European/[[Pākehā]], 11.8% [[Māori people|Māori]], 2.7% [[Pasifika New Zealanders|Pasifika]], 4.5% [[Asian New Zealanders|Asian]], and 2.5% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.


The percentage of people born overseas was 23.4, compared with 27.1% nationally.
{{Wellington-geo-stub}}

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 53.7% had no religion, 35.5% were [[Christianity in New Zealand|Christian]], 0.3% had [[Māori religion|Māori religious beliefs]], 0.6% were [[Hinduism in New Zealand|Hindu]], 0.2% were [[Islam in New Zealand|Muslim]], 0.5% were [[Buddhism in New Zealand|Buddhist]] and 1.6% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 1,491 (20.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 1,230 (16.5%) people had no formal qualifications. 1,401 people (18.8%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 3,270 (43.8%) people were employed full-time, 1,059 (14.2%) were part-time, and 303 (4.1%) were unemployed.<ref name="Census 2018">{{NZ census 2018|Paraparaumu Beach North (237000), Paraparaumu Beach West (237100) and Paraparaumu Beach East (237300)}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|+Individual statistical areas in 2018
|-
!Name !! Area<br/>(km<sup>2</sup>) !! Population !! Density<br/>(per km<sup>2</sup>) || Households !! Median age !! Median<br/>income
|-
| Paraparaumu Beach North || style="text-align:right;"|2.14 || style="text-align:right;"|4,056 || style="text-align:right;"|1,895 || style="text-align:right;"|1,482 || 42.1 years || $32,300<ref>{{NZ census place summary 2018|paraparaumu-beach-north|Paraparaumu Beach North}}</ref>
|-
| Paraparaumu Beach West || style="text-align:right;"|1.59 || style="text-align:right;"|2,364 || style="text-align:right;"|1,487 || style="text-align:right;"|1,017 || 50.5 years || $31,400<ref>{{NZ census place summary 2018|paraparaumu-beach-west|Paraparaumu Beach West}}</ref>
|-
| Paraparaumu Beach East || style="text-align:right;"|1.07 || style="text-align:right;"|2,667 || style="text-align:right;"|2,493 || style="text-align:right;"|1,110 || 49.9 years || $27,900<ref>{{NZ census place summary 2018|paraparaumu-beach-east|Paraparaumu Beach East}}</ref>
|-
! New Zealand !! !! !! !! !! 37.4 years !! style="text-align:left;"| $31,800
|}

The demographics for Paraparaumu Beach are also incorporated in [[Paraparaumu#Demographics]].

==Attractions==
Attractions include a studio and gallery of artist [[Shona Moller]] and Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.paraparaumubeachgolfclub.co.nz/|title=Home - Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club|website=www.paraparaumubeachgolfclub.co.nz|access-date=2019-12-21}}</ref> as well as newly refurbished MacLean Park area, the Saturday Market on MacLean Street, the shops around the area, and the Kapiti Boating Club.

Especially after [[World War II]], the Paraparaumu Beach shops were a popular weekend destination. At the time, shops had restrictions preventing them from opening in the weekends, but places such Paraparaumu Beach were allowed to open.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Paraparaumu Beach stores, 1940s |url=https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/25506/paraparaumu-beach-stores-1940s |access-date=14 July 2023 |website=teara.govt.nz}}</ref>

==Education==

Paraparaumu Beach School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,<ref name="official2948">{{cite web |title=Paraparaumu Beach School Official School Website |url=http://www.paraparaumubeach.school.nz |website=paraparaumubeach.school.nz}}</ref><ref name="moe2948">{{cite web |title=Paraparaumu Beach School Ministry of Education School Profile |url=https://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/find-school/school/profile?school=2948 |website=educationcounts.govt.nz |publisher=[[Ministry of Education (New Zealand)|Ministry of Education]]}}</ref> with a roll of {{NZ school roll data|2948|y}} as of {{NZ school roll data|||y|}}.<ref name="ero2948">{{cite web |title=Paraparaumu Beach School Education Review Office Report |url=http://www.ero.govt.nz/report-view?id=2948 |website=ero.govt.nz |publisher=[[Education Review Office]]}}</ref>

Kenakena School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,<ref name="official2878">{{cite web |title=Kenakena School Official School Website |url=http://www.kenakena.school.nz |website=kenakena.school.nz}}</ref><ref name="moe2878">{{cite web |title=Kenakena School Ministry of Education School Profile |url=https://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/find-school/school/profile?school=2878 |website=educationcounts.govt.nz |publisher=[[Ministry of Education (New Zealand)|Ministry of Education]]}}</ref> with a roll of {{NZ school roll data|2878|y}}.<ref name="ero2878">{{cite web |title=Kenakena School Education Review Office Report |url=http://www.ero.govt.nz/report-view?id=2878 |website=ero.govt.nz |publisher=[[Education Review Office]]}}</ref>

[[Paraparaumu College]] is a co-educational state secondary school for Year 9 to 13 students,<ref name="official248">{{cite web |title=Paraparaumu College Official School Website |url=http://www.paraparaumucollege.school.nz |website=paraparaumucollege.school.nz}}</ref><ref name="moe248">{{cite web |title=Paraparaumu College Ministry of Education School Profile |url=https://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/find-school/school/profile?school=248 |website=educationcounts.govt.nz |publisher=[[Ministry of Education (New Zealand)|Ministry of Education]]}}</ref> with a roll of {{NZ school roll data|248|y}} as of {{NZ school roll data|||y|}}.<ref name="ero248">{{cite web |title=Paraparaumu College Education Review Office Report |url=http://www.ero.govt.nz/report-view?id=248 |website=ero.govt.nz |publisher=[[Education Review Office]]}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Kapiti Coast District}}

[[Category:Beaches of the Wellington Region]]
[[Category:Populated places in the Wellington Region]]
[[Category:Kāpiti Coast District]]
[[Category:Paraparaumu]]

Revision as of 02:47, 28 March 2024

Paraparaumu Beach
Town
Paraparaumu Beach in 2013
Paraparaumu Beach in 2013
Map
Coordinates: 40°53′38″S 174°58′46″E / 40.893777°S 174.979437°E / -40.893777; 174.979437
CountryNew Zealand
RegionWellington Region
Territorial authorityKāpiti Coast District
WardParaparaumu Ward
CommunityParaparaumu Community
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityKāpiti Coast District Council
 • Regional councilGreater Wellington Regional Council
 • Kāpiti Coast MayorJanet Holborow
 • Ōtaki MPTim Costley
 • Te Tai Hauāuru MPDebbie Ngarewa-Packer
Area
[1]
 • Total5.12 km2 (1.98 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2023)[2]
 • Total9,780
 • Density1,900/km2 (4,900/sq mi)
Postcode(s)
5032
Area code04

Paraparaumu Beach is a coastal settlement on the Kāpiti Coast of New Zealand's North Island. It is located west of the main Paraparaumu township, 50 km north of Wellington. The area faces Kapiti Island.

Demographics

Paraparaumu Beach covers 5.12 km2 (1.98 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 9,780 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 1,910 people per km2.

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
20068,010—    
20138,580+0.99%
20189,087+1.15%
Source: [3]

Before the 2023 census, Paraparaumu Beach had a smaller boundary, covering 4.80 km2 (1.85 sq mi).[1] Using that boundary, Paraparaumu Beach had a population of 9,087 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 507 people (5.9%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 1,077 people (13.4%) since the 2006 census. There were 3,609 households, comprising 4,293 males and 4,794 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.9 males per female, with 1,629 people (17.9%) aged under 15 years, 1,287 (14.2%) aged 15 to 29, 3,921 (43.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 2,250 (24.8%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 89.9% European/Pākehā, 11.8% Māori, 2.7% Pasifika, 4.5% Asian, and 2.5% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 23.4, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 53.7% had no religion, 35.5% were Christian, 0.3% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.6% were Hindu, 0.2% were Muslim, 0.5% were Buddhist and 1.6% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 1,491 (20.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 1,230 (16.5%) people had no formal qualifications. 1,401 people (18.8%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 3,270 (43.8%) people were employed full-time, 1,059 (14.2%) were part-time, and 303 (4.1%) were unemployed.[3]

Individual statistical areas in 2018
Name Area
(km2)		 Population Density
(per km2)		 Households Median age Median
income
Paraparaumu Beach North 2.14 4,056 1,895 1,482 42.1 years $32,300[4]
Paraparaumu Beach West 1.59 2,364 1,487 1,017 50.5 years $31,400[5]
Paraparaumu Beach East 1.07 2,667 2,493 1,110 49.9 years $27,900[6]
New Zealand 37.4 years $31,800

The demographics for Paraparaumu Beach are also incorporated in Paraparaumu#Demographics.

Attractions

Attractions include a studio and gallery of artist Shona Moller and Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club,[7] as well as newly refurbished MacLean Park area, the Saturday Market on MacLean Street, the shops around the area, and the Kapiti Boating Club.

Especially after World War II, the Paraparaumu Beach shops were a popular weekend destination. At the time, shops had restrictions preventing them from opening in the weekends, but places such Paraparaumu Beach were allowed to open.[8]

Education

Paraparaumu Beach School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,[9][10] with a roll of 505 as of February 2024.[11]

Kenakena School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,[12][13] with a roll of 535.[14]

Paraparaumu College is a co-educational state secondary school for Year 9 to 13 students,[15][16] with a roll of 1,485 as of February 2024.[17]

References

  1. ^ a b c "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Paraparaumu Beach North (237000), Paraparaumu Beach West (237100) and Paraparaumu Beach East (237300).
  4. ^ 2018 Census place summary: Paraparaumu Beach North
  5. ^ 2018 Census place summary: Paraparaumu Beach West
  6. ^ 2018 Census place summary: Paraparaumu Beach East
  7. ^ "Home - Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club". www.paraparaumubeachgolfclub.co.nz. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
  8. ^ "Paraparaumu Beach stores, 1940s". teara.govt.nz. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
  9. ^ "Paraparaumu Beach School Official School Website". paraparaumubeach.school.nz.
  10. ^ "Paraparaumu Beach School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
  11. ^ "Paraparaumu Beach School Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
  12. ^ "Kenakena School Official School Website". kenakena.school.nz.
  13. ^ "Kenakena School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
  14. ^ "Kenakena School Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
  15. ^ "Paraparaumu College Official School Website". paraparaumucollege.school.nz.
  16. ^ "Paraparaumu College Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
  17. ^ "Paraparaumu College Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
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