# Patons Rock

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Locality in Tasman District, New Zealand

Locality in Tasman, New Zealand

Patons Rock locality Interactive map of Patons Rock Coordinates: 40°47′10″S 172°45′22″E / 40.786°S 172.756°E / -40.786; 172.756 Country New Zealand Territorial authority Tasman Ward Golden Bay Electorates West Coast-Tasman Te Tai Tonga (Māori) Government • Territorial authority Tasman District Council • Mayor of Tasman Tim King[3] • West Coast-Tasman MP Maureen Pugh[4] • Te Tai Tonga MP Tākuta Ferris[5] Area [2] • Total 4.58 km2 (1.77 sq mi) Population (2023 census)[1] • Total 117 • Density 25.5/km2 (66.2/sq mi) Time zone UTC+12 (NZST) • Summer (DST) UTC+13 (NZDT) Postcode 7182 Area code 03

**Patons Rock** is a coastal settlement in the [Tasman District](/source/Tasman_District) of New Zealand. It is located in [Golden Bay](/source/Golden_Bay_%2F_Mohua), northwest of [Tākaka](/source/T%C4%81kaka).

Located on the coast of Golden Bay, between Tākaka and [Collingwood](/source/Collingwood%2C_New_Zealand), two kilometres (1.2 mi) north of [State Highway 60](/source/State_Highway_60_(New_Zealand)), Patons Rock was named for the pioneer Paton family, who arrived in [Nelson](/source/Nelson%2C_New_Zealand) on the *Fifeshire* in 1842.[6] A shallow beach runs for 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) and is regarded as being safe for swimming.[7][8][9] The eponymous rock, Patons Rock, is located at the eastern end of the beach.[6] Many of the dwellings in Patons Rock are holiday homes, and there are no shops in the settlement.[8]

## Demographics

Patons Rock locality covers 4.58 km2 (1.77 sq mi).[2] It is part of the larger [Golden Bay / Mohua statistical area](/source/Golden_Bay_%2F_Mohua#Demographics).[10]

‹ The [template](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Template) *[Historical populations](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Historical_populations)* is being [considered for merging](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Templates_for_discussion/Log/2026_June_24#Template:Infobox_demographics). ›

Historical population Year Pop. ±% p.a. 2006 102 — 2013 81 −3.24% 2018 96 +3.46% 2023 117 +4.04% Source: [1][11]

Patons Rock had a population of 117 in the [2023 New Zealand census](/source/2023_New_Zealand_census), an increase of 21 people (21.9%) since the [2018 census](/source/2018_New_Zealand_census), and an increase of 36 people (44.4%) since the [2013 census](/source/2013_New_Zealand_census). There were 57 males and 57 females in 54 dwellings.[12] 5.1% of people identified as [LGBTIQ+](/source/LGBTQ). The median age was 59.0 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 21 people (17.9%) aged under 15 years, 6 (5.1%) aged 15 to 29, 51 (43.6%) aged 30 to 64, and 36 (30.8%) aged 65 or older.[1]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 92.3% [European](/source/European_New_Zealanders) ([Pākehā](/source/P%C4%81keh%C4%81)), 7.7% [Māori](/source/M%C4%81ori_people), and 2.6% [Asian](/source/Asian_New_Zealanders). English was spoken by 94.9%, Māori by 5.1%, and other languages by 15.4%. No language could be spoken by 5.1% (e.g. too young to talk). The percentage of people born overseas was 28.2, compared with 28.8% nationally.[1]

Religious affiliations were 17.9% [Christian](/source/Christianity_in_New_Zealand), and 2.6% other religions. People who answered that they had [no religion](/source/Irreligion_in_New_Zealand) were 64.1%, and 7.7% of people did not answer the census question.[1]

Of those at least 15 years old, 24 (25.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 54 (56.2%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 18 (18.8%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $29,800, compared with $41,500 nationally. 6 people (6.2%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 30 (31.2%) full-time and 21 (21.9%) part-time.[1]

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_1-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_1-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_1-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_1-5) ["Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses"](https://explore.data.stats.govt.nz/vis?fs%5b0%5d=2023%20Census%2C0%7CTotals%20by%20topic%23CAT_TOTALS_BY_TOPIC%23&pg=0&fc=Variable%20codes&bp=true&snb=9&df%5bds%5d=ds-nsiws-disseminate&df%5bid%5d=CEN23_TBT_012&df%5bag%5d=STATSNZ&df%5bvs%5d=1.0&dq=hq011%2Bhq010%2Bhq009%2Bhq008%2Bhq007%2Bhq006%2Bhq005%2Bhq004%2Bhq003%2Bhq002%2Bhq001%2Bhq000%2Bws1%2Bsp99%2Bra80%2Bra08%2Bra07%2Bra06%2Bra05%2Bra01%2Bra04%2Bra03%2Bra02%2Bra00%2Brb1%2Bls66%2Bls03%2Bls02%2Bls05%2Bls04%2Bls01%2Beg6%2Beg5%2Beg4%2Beg3%2Beg2%2Beg1%2BbiTotal%2Bbi0%2Bbi1%2BasTotalLG%2Bas4%2Bas3%2Bas2%2Bas1%2Bws4%2Bws3%2Bws2%2Bge3%2Bge2%2Bge1%2Brc%2BasMed%2BegTotal%2BlsTotal%2BgeTotal%2BrbTotal%2BraTotal%2BhqTotal%2BibTotal%2Bib7%2Bibmed%2BwsTotal.7022522.2013%2B2018%2B2023&to%5bTIME%5d=false&ly%5brw%5d=CEN23_TBT_IND_003&ly%5bcl%5d=CEN23_YEAR_001). Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. 7022522. Retrieved 3 October 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Area_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Area_2-1) ["Stats NZ Geographic Data Service"](https://datafinder.stats.govt.nz/data/). Statistical Area 1 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 17 April 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Election results"](https://www.tasman.govt.nz/my-council/about-us/your-mayor-and-councillors/local-elections/election-results). Tasman District Council. 17 October 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["West Coast-Tasman - Official Result"](https://www.electionresults.govt.nz/electionresults_2023/electorate-details-61.html). [Electoral Commission](/source/Electoral_Commission_(New_Zealand)). Retrieved 8 April 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Te Tai Tonga – Official Result"](https://www.electionresults.govt.nz/electionresults_2023/electorate-details-71.html). [Electoral Commission](/source/Electoral_Commission_(New_Zealand)). Retrieved 23 February 2026.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-LINZ_6-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-LINZ_6-1) ["Place name detail: Patons Rock"](https://gazetteer.linz.govt.nz/place/35723). *New Zealand Gazetteer*. [Land Information New Zealand](/source/Land_Information_New_Zealand). Retrieved 19 December 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["My town: Patons Rock"](https://www.odt.co.nz/lifestyle/travel/my-town-patons-rock). *[Otago Daily Times](/source/Otago_Daily_Times)*. 25 August 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2021.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-EHR_8-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-EHR_8-1) ["Patons Rock and surrounds"](https://www.easternhuttrotary.org.nz/Stories/patons-rock-and-surrounds). Eastern Hutt Rotary. Retrieved 19 December 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Patons Rock"](https://www.nelsontasman.nz/visit-nelson-tasman/plan-your-trip/activities/3341-patons-rock). Nelson Regional Development Agency. Retrieved 19 December 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Geographic Boundary Viewer"](https://statsnz.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/sidebar/index.html?appid=3a406ce8fbb14367ab5caae21c07ab8b). Stats NZ. Statistical Area 1 – 2023 and Statistical Area 2 – 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Census_2018_11-0)** ["Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census"](https://www.stats.govt.nz/information-releases/statistical-area-1-dataset-for-2018-census-updated-march-2020). Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7022522.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses"](https://explore.data.stats.govt.nz/vis?fs%5b0%5d=2023%20Census%2C0%7CTotals%20by%20topic%23CAT_TOTALS_BY_TOPIC%23&pg=0&fc=Variable%20codes&bp=true&snb=9&df%5bds%5d=ds-nsiws-disseminate&df%5bid%5d=CEN23_TBT_009&df%5bag%5d=STATSNZ&df%5bvs%5d=1.0&dq=doTotal%2Bdo1.7022522.2023&ly%5brw%5d=CEN23_TBT_DWD_003). Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.

v t e Tasman District, New Zealand Seat: Richmond Populated places Golden Bay / Mohua Aorere Bainham Clifton Collingwood East Tākaka Ferntown Ligar Bay Motupipi Onekaka Pākawau Parapara Patons Rock Pōhara Port Pūponga Pūponga Rockville Seaford Tākaka Tarakohe Tata Beach Upper Tākaka Waikato Waitapu Motueka Brooklyn Kaiteriteri Lower Moutere Mārahau Motueka Riwaka Moutere-Waimea Brightwater Bronte Dovedale Mahana Māpua Ngātīmoti Ruby Bay Tasman Upper Moutere Wakefield Woodstock Richmond Aniseed Valley Appleby Hope Richmond Lakes-Murchison Murchison Rotoroa Saint Arnaud Tapawera Tophouse Geographic features Buller River Dun Mountain–Maitai terrane Hope Saddle Lee River Mārahau River Maungakura / Red Hill Newton River Ngārua Caves Roding River Sams Creek Tākaka River Waimea Plains Waimea River Golden Bay / Mohua Appos Creek Archway Islands Cape Farewell Cobb Reservoir Druggans Dam Dry River Farewell Spit Harwoods Hole Lake Killarney Lightband Gully North-west Nelson Forest Park Rawhiti Cave Slateford Tākaka Hill Tata Islands Te Waikoropupū Springs Wainui Bay Whanganui Inlet Wharariki Beach Abel Tasman National Park Armchair Island Awapoto River Awaroa River Ballon Rock Falls River Fisherman Island Motuareronui / Adele Island Simonet Creek Torrent Bay Tata Islands Tinline Bay Tonga Island Torrent River Tōtaranui Wainui River Falls Tasman Bay Bell Island Best Island Moturoa / Rabbit Island Tokangawhā / Split Apple Rock Waimea Inlet Kahurangi National Park Brown River Bulmer Cavern Ellis Basin cave system Kahurangi Point Lake Matiri Mount Arthur Mount Burnett Mount Owen Nettlebed Cave Wharepapa / Arthur Range Nelson Lakes National Park Braeburn Range Lake Rotoiti Lake Rotoroa Maniniaro / Angelus Peak Mount Franklin Pourangahau / Mount Robert Rotomairewhenua / Blue Lake Rotopōhueroa / Lake Constance Sabine Valley Saint Arnaud Range Spenser Mountains Facilities and attractions Abel Tasman National Park Coast Track Inland Track Monument Appleby railway station Brightwater railway station Cobb Power Station Ferntown Bridge Gowanbridge railway station Heaphy Track Hope railway station Karamea Aerodrome Kawatiri railway station Langford Store Memorial Park Milnthorpe Model Motueka Aerodrome Moutere Inn Mussel Inn Nelson Lakes National Park Onekaka Ironworks Onekaka Power Station Onekaka Wharf and tramline Proposals for a road through North-west Nelson Pupu Hydro Power Scheme Richmond railway station RNZAF Dip Flat Rutherford memorial Stafford Place St Michael's Church Stoke railway station Tākaka Aerodrome Tākaka Pioneers' Memorial Takaka Tramway Great Taste Trail Tonga Island Marine Reserve Tophouse Tour de Vineyards Wai-iti Dark Sky Park Wangapeka Track Westhaven (Te Tai Tapu) Marine Reserve Wharariki Ecosanctuary Administration Historic Nelson Province (1853–1876) Collingwood County (1877–1956) Waimea County (1877–1989) Richmond Borough (1891–1989 · mayor) Motueka Borough (1900–1989) Takaka County (1904–1956) Murchison County (1909–1965) Golden Bay County (1956–1989) Nelson-Marlborough Regional Council (1989–1992) Current Council Mayor Organisations Golden Bay Air Golden Bay-Motueka Rugby Union New Zealand Energy Richmond Athletic FC Talley's Group Schools Collingwood Area School Golden Bay High School Motueka High School Waimea College Waimea Intermediate

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