that 327 (53.2%) people were employed full-time, 75 (12.2%) were part-time, and 36 (5.9%) were unemployed. Kaitangata-Matau statistical area Kaitangata-Matau covers and also includes Inch Clutha and Wangaloa. It had an estimated population of as of with a population density of people per km2. Kaitangata-Matau had a population of 1,092 at the 2018 New Zealand census, a decrease of 12 people (−1.1%) since the 2013 census, and a decrease of 45 people (−4.0%) since the 2006 census. There were 441 households. There were 564 males and 528 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.07 males per female. The median age was 40.4 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 213 people (19.5%) aged under 15 years, 210 (19.2%) aged 15 to 29, 543 (49.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 126 (11.5%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 89.3% European/Pākehā, 15.1% Māori, 1.6% Pacific peoples, 4.4% Asian, and 0.8% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities). The proportion of people born overseas was 8.5%, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people objected to giving their religion, 65.4% had no religion, 24.2% were Christian, 0.5% were Hindu, 0.3% were Muslim, 0.3% were Buddhist and 1.1% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 48 (5.5%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 306 (34.8%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $31,000, compared with $31,800 nationally. 75 people (8.5%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 480 (54.6%) people were employed full-time, 114 (13.0%) were part-time, and 42 (4.8%) were unemployed. Transport Initially access to Kaitangata was by boat up the Clutha River. When road access was being improved at considerable expense in 1862 there was opposition in favour of a steamer service on the river. In 1862 the town was described as a port of entry with a customs house. Road access remained problematic up until the mid-1870s due to poor construction and surface flooding. A rail link (the Kaitangata Line) to the South Island Main Trunk was constructed in 1875, primarily for moving coal. Prior to the construction of the line, the coal had been shipped down the Clutha River. Origins Name The origin of the town's Māori name remains uncertain. It is the name of a figure in Māori mythology, but could also refer to cannibal