| Oneroa | Palm Beach | |
| (Huruhi Bay) |
  Surfdale  |
Ostend |
| (Waitematā Harbour) | (Pukiki Bay) |
Surfdale is a settlement on Waiheke Island in northern New Zealand. The original name being Okahu, Surfdale beach on Huruhi Bay has tidal mudflats, and is often used for windsurfing or kitesurfing.[3] Shelly beach on Pukiki Bay is sandy and shelly.[4] The area was developed in the mid–1920s.[5]
Demographics
Surfdale covers 2.61 km2 (1.01 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 2,090 as of June 2024,[2] with a population density of 801 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,698 | — |
| 2013 | 1,881 | +1.47% |
| 2018 | 2,067 | +1.90% |
| 2023 | 2,058 | −0.09% |
| Source: [6][7] | ||
Surfdale had a population of 2,058 in the 2023 New Zealand census, a decrease of 9 people (−0.4%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 177 people (9.4%) since the 2013 census. There were 999 males, 1,053 females and 9 people of other genders in 795 dwellings.[8] 5.7% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 44.7 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 297 people (14.4%) aged under 15 years, 291 (14.1%) aged 15 to 29, 1,065 (51.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 405 (19.7%) aged 65 or older.[7]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 85.3% European (Pākehā); 13.8% Māori; 3.9% Pasifika; 7.0% Asian; 6.6% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.3% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 97.1%, Māori language by 3.6%, Samoan by 0.6%, and other languages by 18.5%. No language could be spoken by 1.6% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.4%. The percentage of people born overseas was 34.4, compared with 28.8% nationally.[7]
Religious affiliations were 19.1% Christian, 1.2% Hindu, 0.9% Māori religious beliefs, 1.6% Buddhist, 0.7% New Age, 0.1% Jewish, and 2.3% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 66.5%, and 7.4% of people did not answer the census question.[7]
Of those at least 15 years old, 531 (30.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 819 (46.5%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 405 (23.0%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $41,100, compared with $41,500 nationally. 243 people (13.8%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 882 (50.1%) people were employed full-time, 300 (17.0%) were part-time, and 42 (2.4%) were unemployed.[7]
Education
Two of the three schools on Waiheke Island are on Donald Bruce Road in the Surfdale area.
Waiheke High School is a secondary school (Year 7–13) with a roll of 384 students.[9] Te Huruhi Primary School is a contributing primary school (Year 1–6) with a roll of 276 students.[10] Both schools are coeducational. Rolls are as of November 2024.[11]
References
- ^ a b "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 2 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 21 January 2025.
- ^ a b "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ "Discover - Surfdale Beach". Waiheke Local. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ "Discover - Shelly Beach". Waiheke Local. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ "Surfdale - Auckland's Unique, Biggest, and Most Popular Seaside Resort (advertisement)". New Zealand Tablet. 3 January 1924. p. 36.
- ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Surfdale (147600). 2018 Census place summary: Surfdale
- ^ a b c d e "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Surfdale (147600). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ Education Counts: Waiheke High School
- ^ Education Counts: Te Huruhi Primary School
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
