# Waiomu

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Rural settlement in New Zealand

Place in Waikato, New Zealand

Waiomu Waiomu Beach Café Interactive map of Waiomu Coordinates: 37°01′37″S 175°30′58″E / 37.027°S 175.516°E / -37.027; 175.516 Country New Zealand Region Waikato District Thames-Coromandel District Ward Thames ward Community Board Thames Community Electorates Coromandel Hauraki-Waikato (Māori) Government • Council Thames-Coromandel District Council • Regional council Waikato Regional Council • Mayor of Thames-Coromandel Peter Revell[3] • Coromandel MP Scott Simpson[4] • Hauraki-Waikato MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke[5] Area [1] • Total 3.83 km2 (1.48 sq mi) Population (June 2025)[2] • Total 350 • Density 91/km2 (240/sq mi)

**Waiomu** is a settlement on the west coast of the [Coromandel Peninsula](/source/Coromandel_Peninsula) of [New Zealand](/source/New_Zealand), between [Tapu](/source/Tapu%2C_New_Zealand) to the north and [Te Puru](/source/Te_Puru) to the south. [State Highway 25](/source/State_Highway_25_(New_Zealand)) runs through it.[6]

Waiomu Kauri Grove Walk is a [hiking trail](/source/Hiking_trail) to a stand of [New Zealand kauri](/source/New_Zealand_kauri) trees in [Coromandel Forest Park](/source/Coromandel_Forest_Park).[7]

In the hills above Waiomu lays the abandoned [Monowai mine](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Monowai_mine&action=edit&redlink=1).[8] Parts of it can be seen on the Waiomu Kauri Grove Walk.

## Etymology

The New Zealand Gazetteer says the name comes from the local Waiomu Stream, which was earlier called Te Wai-o-Mu. Mu was a chief who died in a battle in the late 17th century.[9] *Place Names of New Zealand* says the name is a shortening of Waioumu, which means "The waters shaped like a cooking oven".[10]

## Demographics

Waiomū is described by Stats NZ as a rural settlement. It covers 3.83 km2 (1.48 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 350 as of June 2025,[2] with a population density of 91 people per km2. Waiomu is part of the larger [Thames Coast statistical area](/source/Te_Puru#Thames_Coast_statistical_area).[11]

‹ 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 384 — 2013 339 −1.76% 2018 354 +0.87% 2023 360 +0.34% Source: [12][13]

Waiomu Beach reserve

Waiomū had a population of 360 in the [2023 New Zealand census](/source/2023_New_Zealand_census), an increase of 6 people (1.7%) since the [2018 census](/source/2018_New_Zealand_census), and an increase of 21 people (6.2%) since the [2013 census](/source/2013_New_Zealand_census). There were 174 males, 186 females and 3 people of [other genders](/source/Non-binary_gender) in 135 dwellings.[14] 3.3% of people identified as [LGBTIQ+](/source/LGBTQ). The median age was 59.7 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 36 people (10.0%) aged under 15 years, 30 (8.3%) aged 15 to 29, 162 (45.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 132 (36.7%) aged 65 or older.[13]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 80.0% [European](/source/European_New_Zealanders) ([Pākehā](/source/P%C4%81keh%C4%81)); 28.3% [Māori](/source/M%C4%81ori_people); 1.7% [Pasifika](/source/Pasifika_New_Zealanders); 0.8% [Asian](/source/Asian_New_Zealanders); 0.8% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 6.7% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 100.0%, Māori language by 5.8%, and other languages by 5.0%. No language could be spoken by 0.8% (e.g. too young to talk). [New Zealand Sign Language](/source/New_Zealand_Sign_Language) was known by 0.8%. The percentage of people born overseas was 10.0, compared with 28.8% nationally.[13]

Religious affiliations were 30.8% [Christian](/source/Christianity_in_New_Zealand), 2.5% [Māori religious beliefs](/source/M%C4%81ori_religious_beliefs), 0.8% [Buddhist](/source/Buddhism_in_New_Zealand), 1.7% [New Age](/source/New_Age), and 1.7% other religions. People who answered that they had [no religion](/source/Irreligion_in_New_Zealand) were 55.8%, and 8.3% of people did not answer the census question.[13]

Of those at least 15 years old, 51 (15.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 189 (58.3%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 84 (25.9%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $30,800, compared with $41,500 nationally. 24 people (7.4%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 120 (37.0%) people were employed full-time, 48 (14.8%) were part-time, and 6 (1.9%) were unemployed.[13]

## Notable people

- [Dawn McMillan](/source/Dawn_McMillan), children's writer[15]

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Area_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Area_1-1) ["Stats NZ Geographic Data Service"](https://datafinder.stats.govt.nz/data/). Urban Rural 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 24 February 2025.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-NZ_population_data_2018_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-NZ_population_data_2018_2-1) ["Subnational population estimates - Aotearoa Data Explorer"](https://explore.data.stats.govt.nz/?fs%5b0%5d=Society%2C1%7CPopulation%20estimates%23CAT_POPULATION_ESTIMATES%23%7CSubnational%20population%20estimates%23CAT_SUBNATIONAL_POPULATION_ESTIMATES%23&pg=0&bp=true&snb=10&isAvailabilityDisabled=false). [Statistics New Zealand](/source/Statistics_New_Zealand). Retrieved 29 October 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Declaration of Results of Election and Poll"](https://www.tcdc.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/1/our-council/public-notices/governance-pn/thames-coromandel-district-council-declaration-notice-tcdc.pdf) (PDF), *www.tcdc.govt.nz*, Thames-Coromandel District Council, 17 October 2025

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Coromandel - Official Result"](https://www.electionresults.govt.nz/electionresults_2020/electorate-details-07.html). [Electoral Commission](/source/Electoral_Commission_(New_Zealand)). Retrieved 27 February 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Hauraki-Waikato – Official Result"](https://archive.electionresults.govt.nz/electionresults_2023/electorate-details-66.html). New Zealand Electoral Commission. Retrieved 27 February 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Harriss, Gavin (March 2022). "NZ Topo Map" (Map). [*Waiomu, Waikato*](https://www.topomap.co.nz/NZTopoMap/nz7866/Waiomu/Waikato).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Waiomu Kauri Grove Walk"](https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/coromandel/places/coromandel-forest-park/things-to-do/waiomu-kauri-grove/). New Zealand Department of Conservation. Retrieved 29 August 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Monowai Mine"](https://www.mindat.org/loc-15434.html). Hudson Institute of Mineralogy. Retrieved 22 December 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Waiomu"](https://gazetteer.linz.govt.nz/place/6740). Toitū Te Whenua – Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 24 February 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Reed, A.W.; Dowling, Peter (2010). *Place Names of New Zealand*. Mentioned in the New Zealand Gazetteer entry.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** [2018 Census place summary: Thames Coast](https://www.stats.govt.nz/tools/2018-census-place-summaries/thames-coast)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Census_2018_12-0)** ["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. 7010687, 7010688 and 7010693.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_13-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_13-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_13-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_13-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_13-4) ["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_008&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.1137.2013%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. Waiomū (1137). Retrieved 3 October 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["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_005&df%5bag%5d=STATSNZ&df%5bvs%5d=1.0&dq=doTotal%2Bdo1.1137.2023&ly%5brw%5d=CEN23_TBT_DWD_003). Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["Dawn McMillan - Writer's Files • Read NZ Te Pou Muramura"](https://www.read-nz.org/writers-files/writer/mcmillan-dawn). *www.read-nz.org*. Retrieved 2 January 2026.

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