1926 a road was constructed to Puketona on the main road from Kawakawa to Kerikeri (now State Highway 10) leading to an increase in tourism in the 1930s. Demographics Paihia covers and had an estimated population of as of with a population density of people per km2. Paihia had a population of 1,512 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 222 people (17.2%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 213 people (16.4%) since the 2006 census. There were 561 households, comprising 765 males and 750 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.02 males per female. The median age was 45.4 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 207 people (13.7%) aged under 15 years, 306 (20.2%) aged 15 to 29, 654 (43.3%) aged 30 to 64, and 345 (22.8%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 69.0% European/Pākehā, 35.3% Māori, 3.6% Pacific peoples, 6.5% Asian, and 2.0% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas was 25.4, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 50.2% had no religion, 35.9% were Christian, 4.0% had Māori religious beliefs, 1.8% were Hindu, 0.2% were Muslim, 0.4% were Buddhist and 1.6% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 168 (12.9%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 210 (16.1%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $25,000, compared with $31,800 nationally. 123 people (9.4%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 603 (46.2%) people were employed full-time, 219 (16.8%) were part-time, and 63 (4.8%) were unemployed. Education Paihia School is a coeducational full primary (years 1–8) school with a roll of students as of Climate Köppen-Geiger climate classification system classifies its climate as oceanic (Cfb), but it is rainier in winter. It has strong subtropical influence and is classified as such under the Trewartha system due to its consistent warm temperatures, and is the mildest weather station in New Zealand. Notes External links Paihia - Jewel of the Bay of Islands (History - A Time Line) Paihia map Paihia School website Far North District Populated places in the Northland Region Bay of Islands