Makahu is a settlement in inland

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, in the western

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. It is located to the southeast of Strathmore. The Makahu Stream runs south through the area to join with the Mangaehu Stream, which flows into the

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. The name "Makahu" means "White Hawk".

Demographics

Makahu is in an SA1 statistical area which covers and includes an area within the Stratford District east of Strathmore. The SA1 area is part of the larger Douglas statistical area. The SA1 area had a population of 189 in the

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, a decrease of 15 people (−7.4%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 21 people (12.5%) since the 2013 census. There were 108 males and 81 females in 75 dwellings. The median age was 37.3 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 51 people (27.0%) aged under 15 years, 27 (14.3%) aged 15 to 29, 81 (42.9%) aged 30 to 64, and 30 (15.9%) aged 65 or older. People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 95.2%

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), 19.0%

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, 1.6% Asian, and 3.2% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 95.2%, Māori language by 1.6%, and other languages by 1.6%. No language could be spoken by 3.2% (e.g. too young to talk). The percentage of people born overseas was 6.3, compared with 28.8% nationally. Religious affiliations were 28.6%

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, and 1.6% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 61.9%, and 7.9% of people did not answer the census question. Of those at least 15 years old, 18 (13.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 90 (65.2%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 33 (23.9%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $36,300, compared with $41,500 nationally. 6 people (4.3%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 78 (56.5%) people were employed full-time, 27 (19.6%) were part-time, and 3 (2.2%) were unemployed.

Education

Makahu School is a coeducational full primary school (years 1–8) with a roll of as of The school was founded in 1905, and is listed in the Stratford District Council’s Heritage Inventory due to its historical and social significance to the area.

Notable people

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Notes

{{Stratford District Stratford District, New Zealand Populated places in Taranaki