Tiroa is a rural locality in the Waitomo District and Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand's North Island.[1]

Tiroa
Rural locality
Coordinates: 38.51°S 175.51°E / -38.51; 175.51
Country	New Zealand
Region	Manawatū-Whanganui
Territorial authority	Waitomo District
Population  (2018)
• Total	42
Postcode(s)	3982

Demographics

Tiroa had a population of 42 at the 2018 New Zealand census, a decrease of 9 people (-17.6%) since the 2013 census, and a decrease of 42 people (-50.0%) since the 2006 census. There were 18 households. There were 27 males and 18 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.5 males per female. The median age was 26.8 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 6 people (14.3%) aged under 15 years, 15 (35.7%) aged 15 to 29, 21 (50.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 3 (7.1%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 57.1% European/Pākehā, 50.0% Māori, 7.1% Pacific peoples, and 7.1% Asian (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities).

The proportion of people born overseas was 14.3%, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people objected to giving their religion, 57.1% had no religion, 21.4% were Christian and 14.3% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 9 (25.0%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 9 (25.0%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $36,200, compared with $31,800 nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 27 (75.0%) people were employed full-time, 3 (8.3%) were part-time, and none were unemployed.[2]

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