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VIBRANT COMMUNITY
VIBRANT COMMUNITY
Our locals come from around the corner or the other side of the world. In Lake Wanaka, when you visit, you can live and feel like a local for a few days, a season or forever. It's in the community spirit.
Image: Preschool children at daycare, Cardrona Alpine Resort
OPEN SPACES
OPEN SPACES
The freedom to explore is a rare thing in today's world. Lake Wanaka is a spectacular natural playground, one which we're committed to.
Image: Boating on Lake Wanaka. Camilla Stoddart
INDEPENDENT PASSION
INDEPENDENT PASSION
We're keen to keep the character, Kiwi flavour and passion in our community. We'll do our utmost to champion owner operators.
Image: Hiker on top of Mt Roy. Garrick Cameron
PRISTINE ENVIRONMENT
PRISTINE ENVIRONMENT
We feel a strong responsibility to protect the incredible environment in Lake Wanaka. We'll never take it for granted.
Image: Swimming in Lake Wanaka. Camilla Stoddart
GENUINE HOSPITALITY
GENUINE HOSPITALITY
We're genuinely excited about sharing our local knowledge so you can make the most of your time and come to love Lake Wanaka as much as we do.
Image: Spa bath, Lake Wanaka. Fredrik Larsson
A STUNNING PLACE TO LIVE
A STUNNING PLACE TO LIVE
If you're into the outdoors then there is no better place to visit or live than Wanaka...
Image: Wanaka nestled on the shores of the lake.Credit: Gilbert van Reenen

 

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Population

Total Population
  • 7,014 people usually live in the Lake Wanaka area. This is an increase of 2,334 people, or 44.6% since the 2001 census.
  • 5,037 people usually live in Wanaka. This is an increase of 1707 people, or 51.3 percent, since the 2001 Census.
  • 1,599 people usually live in Hawea. This is an increase of 537 people, or 50.6 percent, since the 2001 Census.
  • 3,585 were males and 3,429 were females
The People
  • Europeans 82.1% (NZ 67.6%)
  • Maori 5.4% (NZ 14.6%)
  • Pacific 0.3% (NZ 6.9%)
  • Asia 1.1% (NZ 9.2%)
  • Middle East, Latin America, Africa 0.2% (NZ0.9%)
Workforce
  • 18.5% are under 15 years of age
  • 72.5% are 15 - 64 years of age
  • 9% are over 65 years of age
Wealth
  • Of the people aged 15 years and over, the median income is $27,600 compared to $24,400 for New Zealand.
Education
  • 50.8% of people aged 15 years and over have a post-school qualification, compared with  33.9% for New Zealand.

For more information on the 2006 census data.

 

 

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