6-767: Whataupoko is the central residential suburb of the city of Gisborne in New Zealand . It is northeast of the Gisborne Central business district, across the Taruheru River , and north of the suburb of Kaiti , across the Waimata River . The suburb of Mangapapa is north-west of Whataupoko. Significant facilities are the headquarters of the Gisborne District Council and the regional museum, Tairāwhiti Museum, both located near
12-547: The 2013 census , and an increase of 156 people (4.2%) since the 2006 census . There were 1,485 households, comprising 1,857 males and 2,001 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.93 males per female, with 819 people (21.2%) aged under 15 years, 609 (15.8%) aged 15 to 29, 1,719 (44.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 714 (18.5%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 81.4% European/ Pākehā , 28.0% Māori , 2.3% Pacific peoples , 4.0% Asian , and 1.6% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas
18-422: The name came about. Whataupoko covers 3.79 km (1.46 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 4,310 as of June 2024, with a population density of 1,137 people per km. Before the 2023 census, the suburb had a smaller boundary, covering 3.65 km (1.41 sq mi). Using that boundary, Whataupoko had a population of 3,864 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 204 people (5.6%) since
24-460: The southern point of Whataupoko at the confluence of the two rivers. The name Whataupoko derives from the Māori terms whata , meaning an elevated stage or platform, and upoko , meaning head. In about 1740, two warriors came to area to try to drive the local people out. The two attackers were captured and beheaded, and their heads ( upoko ) were hung from a rail on an elevated platform ( whata ), and so
30-561: Was 16.4, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 53.2% had no religion, 35.2% were Christian , 1.1% had Māori religious beliefs , 0.5% were Hindu , 0.1% were Muslim , 0.5% were Buddhist and 1.9% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 696 (22.9%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 438 (14.4%) people had no formal qualifications. 564 people (18.5%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
36-474: Was that 1,548 (50.8%) people were employed full-time, 519 (17.0%) were part-time, and 78 (2.6%) were unemployed. The Whataupoko Reserve includes a dog walking area, and walking and mountain biking tracks. Waiteata Park has a picnic area and playground. There are also several local parks in the area which allow dogs on leashes: Ballance Street Reserve, Fox Street Reserve, Grant Road Reserve, Hall Street Reserve and Sheehan Street Reserve. Gisborne Central School
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