had been housed there were evacuated to what then became Raventhorpe psychiatric hospital. At the 1951 Census 278 people were living at the hospital. The hospital closed about 1991 and the land was sold, to become what is now Martyn Farm Estate. Demographics Ramarama statistical area, which also includes Paerata, covers and had an estimated population of as of with a population density of people per km2. Ramarama had a population of 1,977 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 48 people (2.5%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 60 people (3.1%) since the 2006 census. There were 663 households, comprising 1,011 males and 966 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.05 males per female. The median age was 45.2 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 351 people (17.8%) aged under 15 years, 348 (17.6%) aged 15 to 29, 996 (50.4%) aged 30 to 64, and 285 (14.4%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 86.0% European/Pākehā, 11.8% Māori, 5.0% Pacific peoples, 6.8% Asian, and 1.7% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas was 18.4, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 53.7% had no religion, 36.6% were Christian, 0.5% had Māori religious beliefs, 1.2% were Hindu, 1.1% were Muslim, 0.3% were Buddhist and 2.0% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 378 (23.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 276 (17.0%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $42,500, compared with $31,800 nationally. 453 people (27.9%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 906 (55.7%) people were employed full-time, 267 (16.4%) were part-time, and 36 (2.2%) were unemployed. Education Ramarama School is a coeducational full primary school (years 1–8) with a roll of as of The school was founded in 1867. Places of interest Te Maketu Falls - This is a tranquil waterfall about five minutes' walk from Pratts Rd Cemetery. With a large swimming hole at the base of the waterfall, it is an awe-inspiring place to walk to, have a swim or photograph. Pratts Road Cemetery - A place to remember the dead, especially soldiers who fought in the war St Brigid’s Church site - This is the site of the Catholic Church that was closed down