Ormond, New Zealand
Ormond | |
|---|---|
Settlement | |
| Coordinates: 38°34′S 177°55′E / 38.567°S 177.917°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Gisborne District |
| Ward | Tairāwhiti General Ward |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Gisborne District Council |
| • Mayor of Gisborne | Rehette Stoltz[1] |
| • East Coast MP | Dana Kirkpatrick[2] |
| • Ikaroa-Rāwhiti MP | Cushla Tangaere-Manuel[3] |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.86 km2 (1.49 sq mi) |
| Population (2023 Census)[5] | |
• Total | 222 |
| • Density | 58/km2 (150/sq mi) |
| Postcode(s) | 4071 |
Ormond is a small settlement inland from Gisborne, in the northeast of New Zealand's North Island. It is located on State Highway 2 in the valley of the Waipaoa River, halfway between Gisborne and the township of Te Karaka.[6]
Demographics
Ormond covers 3.86 km2 (1.49 sq mi).[4] It is part of the Hexton statistical area.[7]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 195 | — |
| 2013 | 198 | +0.22% |
| 2018 | 228 | +2.86% |
| 2023 | 222 | −0.53% |
| Source: [5][8] | ||
Ormond had a population of 222 in the 2023 New Zealand census, a decrease of 6 people (−2.6%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 24 people (12.1%) since the 2013 census. There were 117 males and 105 females in 81 dwellings.[9] 1.4% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 39.3 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 45 people (20.3%) aged under 15 years, 45 (20.3%) aged 15 to 29, 99 (44.6%) aged 30 to 64, and 36 (16.2%) aged 65 or older.[5]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 77.0% European (Pākehā); 27.0% Māori; 6.8% Pasifika; 1.4% Asian; 1.4% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.7% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 100.0%, Māori by 2.7%, Samoan by 5.4%, and other languages by 4.1%. No language could be spoken by 1.4% (e.g. too young to talk). The percentage of people born overseas was 13.5, compared with 28.8% nationally.[5]
Religious affiliations were 29.7% Christian, 1.4% Islam, 1.4% Māori religious beliefs, 1.4% Buddhist, and 1.4% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 58.1%, and 6.8% of people did not answer the census question.[5]
Of those at least 15 years old, 33 (18.6%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 105 (59.3%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 42 (23.7%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $40,500, compared with $41,500 nationally. 12 people (6.8%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 102 (57.6%) full-time, 30 (16.9%) part-time, and 6 (3.4%) unemployed.[5]
Education
Ormond School is a Year 1–6 co-educational state primary school[10][11] with a roll of 83 students as of July 2025.[12][13] It opened in 1874.[14]
References
- ^ "Councillor contact details". Gisborne District Council. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ "East Coast - Official Result". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ "Ikaroa-Rāwhiti – Official Result". New Zealand Electoral Commission. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 1 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. 7015526. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ Hariss, Gavin. "Ormond, Gisborne". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
- ^ "Geographic Boundary Viewer". Stats NZ. Statistical Area 1 – 2023 and Statistical Area 2 – 2023.
- ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7015526.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Official School Website". ormond.school.nz.
- ^ "Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ^ "Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- ^ "About Us". Ormond School. Retrieved 16 August 2025.