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48: 36: 427:. There were 78 households, comprising 120 males and 111 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.08 males per female. The median age was 50.3 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 27 people (11.7%) aged under 15 years, 30 (13.0%) aged 15 to 29, 129 (55.8%) aged 30 to 64, and 45 (19.5%) aged 65 or older. 464:
Of those at least 15 years old, 54 (26.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 27 (13.2%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $ 28,100, compared with $ 31,800 nationally. 30 people (14.7%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of
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Mārahau is described by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement. It covers 6.14 km (2.37 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 270 as of June 2023, with a population density of 44 people per km. It is part of the larger
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those at least 15 was that 90 (44.1%) people were employed full-time, 57 (27.9%) were part-time, and 6 (2.9%) were unemployed.
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Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 66.2% had no religion, 22.1% were
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makes it a popular holiday destination for those keen on outdoor activities. People access the Abel Tasman from Mārahau by
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of New Zealand, approximately 19 kilometres (12 mi) north of
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The Mārahau community has adopted their own flag, named
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Populated places around Tasman Bay / Te Tai-o-Aorere
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Flag of Mārahau
41°0′28″S 173°00′32″E / 41.00778°S 173.00889°E / -41.00778; 173.00889
Territorial authority
Tasman
Electorates
West Coast-Tasman
Te Tai Tonga
Māori
Tasman District Council
Mayor of Tasman
Tim King
West Coast-Tasman MP
Maureen Pugh
Te Tai Tonga MP
Tākuta Ferris
Time zone
UTC+12
DST
UTC+13
Tasman District
South Island
Motueka
Tasman Bay
Abel Tasman National Park
tramping
kayaking
water taxi
Tākaka Hill
Kaiteriteri-Riwaka statistical area

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