ratio of 1.06 males per female. Ethnicities were 336 people (81.8%) European/Pākehā, 90 (21.9%) Māori, 12 (2.9%) Asian and 9 (2.2%) of other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities). Of the total population, 75 people (18.2%) were under 15 years old, 60 (14.6%) were 15–29, 168 (40.9%) were 30–64, and 111 (27.0%) were over 65. Otairi statistical area Otairi had a population of 1,272 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 45 people (3.7%) since the 2013 census, and a decrease of 15 people (-1.2%) since the 2006 census. There were 510 households. There were 654 males and 618 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.06 males per female. The median age was 43 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 252 people (19.8%) aged under 15 years, 213 (16.7%) aged 15 to 29, 555 (43.6%) aged 30 to 64, and 249 (19.6%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 86.6% European/Pākehā, 19.1% Māori, 0.9% Pacific peoples, 1.9% Asian, and 3.3% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities). The proportion of people born overseas was 10.4%, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people objected to giving their religion, 51.9% had no religion, 37.7% were Christian and 2.6% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 150 (14.7%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 231 (22.6%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $26,900, compared with $31,800 nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 525 (51.5%) people were employed full-time, 180 (17.6%) were part-time, and 27 (2.6%) were unemployed. Education Hunterville Consolidated School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students, with a roll of as of . Notable people William Meldrum (1865–1964), solicitor in Hunterville and chairman of the Hunterville Town Board prior to WWI. Hadleigh Parkes (born 1987), professional Rugby Player, played for Super Rugby teams, Blues (Captain), Kings, and Hurricanes. Plays for Welsh regional team Scarlets (2014–) and was selected for the Welsh Test team in 2017. References Populated places in Manawatū-Whanganui Rangitikei District