and is part of the much larger Catlins statistical area. Owaka had a population of 309 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 3 people (1.0%) since the 2013 census, and a decrease of 18 people (−5.5%) since the 2006 census. There were 141 households. There were 153 males and 156 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.98 males per female, with 51 people (16.5%) aged under 15 years, 42 (13.6%) aged 15 to 29, 150 (48.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 69 (22.3%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 99.0% European/Pākehā, 14.6% Māori, and 1.0% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities). Although some people objected to giving their religion, 66.0% had no religion, 23.3% were Christian and 1.9% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 21 (8.1%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 84 (32.6%) people had no formal qualifications. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 123 (47.7%) people were employed full-time, 39 (15.1%) were part-time, and 9 (3.5%) were unemployed. Education The Catlins Area School is a co-educational state area school for Year 1 to 13 students, with a roll of as of . The school opened in 1875 as Owaka District High School. References Populated places in Otago Southern Scenic Route The Catlins Clutha District