Rotorua Central

Rotorua Central is the central business district and central suburb of Rotorua, in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand's North Island.

Rotorua Central
Suburb
Government Gardens
CountryNew Zealand
Local authorityRotorua Lakes
Electoral wardEast
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total537
Ohinemutu (Lake Rotorua)
Ohinemutu
Rotorua Central
 (Ōwhatiura Bay)
Victoria Fenton Park Ngapuna

Demographics
Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
2006471—    
2013528+1.65%
2018537+0.34%
Source: [1]

Rotorua Central had a population of 537 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 9 people (1.7%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 66 people (14.0%) since the 2006 census. There were 228 households. There were 276 males and 264 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.05 males per female. The median age was 34.1 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 42 people (7.8%) aged under 15 years, 168 (31.3%) aged 15 to 29, 255 (47.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 75 (14.0%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 38.5% European/Pākehā, 25.7% Māori, 3.4% Pacific peoples, 40.8% Asian, and 2.8% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities).

The proportion of people born overseas was 51.4%, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people objected to giving their religion, 40.8% had no religion, 35.8% were Christian, 11.7% were Hindu, 1.7% were Muslim, 1.7% were Buddhist and 5.0% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 144 (29.1%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 45 (9.1%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $25,300, compared with $31,800 nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 261 (52.7%) people were employed full-time, 75 (15.2%) were part-time, and 33 (6.7%) were unemployed.[1]

Economy

Retail

The Rotorua Central mall opened in 1995.[2] It has 55 tenants, including The Warehouse, Harvey Norman, Countdown, Farmers, Briscoes, Rebel Sport and Smiths City.[3]

References
  1. "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Rotorua Central (200100). 2018 Census place summary: Rotorua Central
  2. "About - Rotorua Central". rotoruacentral.co.nz. Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust.
  3. "Directory - Rotorua Central". rotoruacentral.co.nz. Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust.

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