Omarama: Difference between revisions

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Omarama is described as a rural settlement by Statistics New Zealand, and covers {{Convert|8.30|km2||abbr=on}}.<ref name="Area">{{Cite web|title=ArcGIS Web Application|url=https://statsnz.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6f49867abe464f86ac7526552fe19787|access-date=25 November 2021|website=statsnz.maps.arcgis.com}}</ref> It had an estimated population of {{NZ population data 2018|Omarama|y}} as of {{NZ population data 2018|||y|y||,}} with a population density of {{Decimals|{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2018|Omarama|y}}|R}}/8.30|0}} people per km². It is part of the larger Aviemore statistical area.

Omarama had a population of 291 at the [[2018 New Zealand census]], an increase of 21 people (7.8%) since the [[2013 New Zealand census|2013 census]], and an increase of 60 people (26.0%) since the [[2006 New Zealand census|2006 census]]. There were 111 households., There werecomprising 147 males and 144 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.02 males per female, with 27 people (9.3%) aged under 15 years, 54 (18.6%) aged 15 to 29, 147 (50.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 66 (22.7%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 78.4% European/[[Pākehā]], 4.1% [[Māori people|Māori]], 14.4% [[Asian New Zealanders|Asian]], and 4.1% other ethnicities. (totalsPeople addmay toidentify with more than 100%one since people could identify with multiple ethnicities)ethnicity.

Although some people objectedchose not to givinganswer theirthe religioncensus's question about religious affiliation, 54.6% had no religion, 30.9% were [[Christianity in New Zealand|Christian]], 2.1% were [[Hinduism in New Zealand|Hindu]], 1.0% were [[Buddhism in New Zealand|Buddhist]] and 1.0% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 39 (14.8%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 42 (15.9%) people had no formal qualifications. 42 people (15.9%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 159 (60.2%) people were employed full-time, and 42 (15.9%) were part-time.<ref name="Census 2018">{{NZ census 2018|7027642 and 7027643}}</ref>

The Aviemore statistical area, which also includes [[Otematata]], covers {{Convert|3483.90|km2||abbr=on}}<ref name="Area"/> and had an estimated population of {{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Aviemore|y}} as of {{NZ population data 2023 SA2|||y|y||,}} with a population density of {{Decimals|{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Aviemore|y}}|R}}/3483.90|02}} people per km².

Aviemore had a population of 765 at the [[2018 New Zealand census]], an increase of 63 people (9.0%) since the [[2013 New Zealand census|2013 census]], and an increase of 96 people (14.3%) since the [[2006 New Zealand census|2006 census]]. There were 324 households., There werecomprising 411 males and 357 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.15 males per female. The median age was 46.0 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 99 people (12.9%) aged under 15 years, 138 (18.0%) aged 15 to 29, 360 (47.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 168 (22.0%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 86.7% European/[[Pākehā]], 5.5% [[Māori people|Māori]], 0.8% Pacific[[Pasifika peoplesNew Zealanders|Pasifika]], 8.6% [[Asian New Zealanders|Asian]], and 3.1% other ethnicities. (totalsPeople addmay toidentify with more than 100% since people couldone identify with multiple ethnicities)ethnicity.

The proportionpercentage of people born overseas was 20.8%, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people objectedchose not to givinganswer theirthe religioncensus's question about religious affiliation, 53.7% had no religion, 36.9% were [[Christianity in New Zealand|Christian]], 2.0% were [[Hinduism in New Zealand|Hindu]], 1.2% were [[Buddhism in New Zealand|Buddhist]] and 0.8% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 90 (13.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 105 (15.8%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $34,700, compared with $31,800 nationally. 93 people (14.0%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 411 (61.7%) people were employed full-time, 93 (14.0%) were part-time, and 3 (0.5%) were unemployed.<ref name="Census 2018 A">{{NZ census 2018|Aviemore (343100)|aviemore|Aviemore}}</ref>

The first European to visit Omarama was Walter Mantell, in December 1852. European settlement began in 1857 with the establishment of the Benmore and Ben Ohau stations.<ref>{{Cite book|last=McMillan|first=Eileen|title=Frugal country and hard on the boots : a history of the Lake Ohau valley|year=2021|location=Twizel|pages=421|publisher=Eileen McMillan}}</ref>

In 1877, [[Hipa Te MaiharoaMaihāroa]] with over 100 supporters travelled up the Waitaki River to Omarama and camped there to reaffirm the Ngāi Tahu claim to the interior of the South Island. This led to numerous visits from the government and Ngāi Tahu leaders. In 1879, they were evicted by an armed constabulary. Te Maiharoa and his followers then moved to the mouth of the Waitaki River.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Atlas — Cultural Mapping Project — Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu|url=https://www.kahurumanu.co.nz/atlas|access-date=2021-01-01|website=www.kahurumanu.co.nz}}</ref>

Pilots come to Omarama to experience strong [[lee wave]] conditions, ridge soaring and thermal flying. It is common for Omarama-based gliders to soar hundreds of kilometerskilometres along the Southern Alps each day. In ideal conditions, it is possible for gliders to reach distances in excess of 2000&nbsp;km. Several national and world gliding records have been achieved from Omarama,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tollan|first1=Jeff|title=Gliding on to a world record|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/3155973/Gliding-on-to-a-world-record|access-date=9 April 2017|work=STUFF|date=14 December 2009}}</ref> and the prevailing conditions have attracted record seekers such as [[Steve Fossett]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Taylor|first1=Marty|title=Updraft|url=https://www.nzgeo.com/stories/updraft/|website=New Zealand Geographic|access-date=9 April 2017}}</ref>

The Omarama Gliding Club and several commercial gliding organizationsorganisations are based in the town.