one ethnicity. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 77.6% had no religion, 10.6% were Christian, 1.2% were Hindu, 1.2% were Buddhist and 4.7% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 75 (38.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 12 (6.2%) people had no formal qualifications. 39 people (20.0%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 87 (44.6%) people were employed full-time, 42 (21.5%) were part-time, and 6 (3.1%) were unemployed. Tourism At the turn of the century, holidaymakers would travel by coach from Glen Eden to stay at the Karekare guest house. Karekare continues to be a popular destination for Aucklanders in summer, but receives fewer visitors than nearby Piha, partly because the road is narrow and only recently sealed. There are surf patrols in summer. The track to the base of the Waitakere waterfall—Karekare falls—is a short walk from the road. The track to the top of the falls is now closed to help stop the spread of the incurable Kauri dieback disease. The settlement was immortalised in song by Crowded House on their Together Alone album in 1993, much of which was recorded at Karekare; the well known Dub/Reggae group, Salmonella Dub, used the name as well on their album Feel the Seasons Change - Live with the NZSO. The location will also be familiar to viewers of the film The Piano, which included beach scenes shot at Karekare and Piha. Safety information The rips along this section of coast are very unpredictable and can shift with little warning, and have caused a number of drownings. Lifeguards advise swimming between the red and yellow flags, during patrol hours. Education There is a small community primary school (Lone Kauri School) with approximately 30 students located at Karekare. It is an independently operating branch of Oratia School, under the supervision of a senior teacher. Panorama References Print references External links Karekare website Karekare Surf LifeSaving Club Photographs of Karekare held in Auckland Libraries' heritage collections. Tourist attractions in the Auckland Region Beaches of the Auckland Region Populated places in the Auckland Region Populated coastal places in New Zealand Waitākere Ranges Waitākere Ranges Local Board Area Black sand beaches West Auckland, New Zealand