IMAGINE THAMES-COROMANDEL DISTRICT
AS A VILLAGE OF 100 PEOPLE Our population Around 33,700 people live in the Thames-Coromandel District. In our scaled down ‘village’ of 100, each person represents 337 people. Our ‘village’ is a popular place to live, especially for those who seek to enjoy a relaxed retirement close to stunning coastlines and expansive conservation estates.
Of the 100 people in our ‘village’…
35 are aged 65 and over
65+ 32
15–39
20 are 15 – 39 years old
40–60
are 40 – 60 years old
14
under
15
are under 15 years old
Coromandel SOUTH
55.2 years median age The median age in our village is currently 55.2 years. This is the highest median age in the country. The median age of the New Zealand population is 38.1 years.
Our ethnic groups*
People moving from other parts of New Zealand to live in our village are the key source of our population growth.
82
people in our village were born in New Zealand.
18
were born overseas.
Of the 100 people in our village…
88 European
19 Ma-ori
4 Asian 3 Pacific peoples Eastern/Latin 1 Middle American/African
1 Other ethnicity *Multiple answers possible so will total more than 100. Rounded to nearest 1.
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OUR COROMANDEL 2024-2025