a population of 1,962 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 342 people (21.1%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 597 people (43.7%) since the 2006 census. There were 783 households, comprising 966 males and 996 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.97 males per female. The median age was 55.0 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 276 people (14.1%) aged under 15 years, 186 (9.5%) aged 15 to 29, 924 (47.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 579 (29.5%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 95.1% European/Pākehā, 6.6% Māori, 2.0% Pacific peoples, 1.5% Asian, and 1.4% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas was 19.1, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 57.6% had no religion, 33.8% were Christian, 0.2% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.2% were Hindu, 0.2% were Muslim, 0.2% were Buddhist and 0.9% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 390 (23.1%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 195 (11.6%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $37,700, compared with $31,800 nationally. 396 people (23.5%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 693 (41.1%) people were employed full-time, 318 (18.9%) were part-time, and 21 (1.2%) were unemployed. See also List of marine reserves in New Zealand References External links Tāwharanui Marine Reserve, Department of Conservation Tāwharanui, Auckland Regional Council Tawharanui Open Sanctuary Society Inc. Beaches of the Auckland Region Peninsulas of the Auckland Region Nature reserves in New Zealand Wildlife sanctuaries of New Zealand Protected areas of the Auckland Region Regional parks of New Zealand Matakana Coast