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WhakahouTaketake VitalUpdate TAURANGA 2020 Snapshot Bethlehem Photo credit: Tauranga City Council Ngā Kaiurupare: Respondents This page represents the demographics of the 323 survey respondents who reside in Bethlehem. Age groups Bethlehem 16–24 25–44 45–64 65+ years years years years 10% 19% 32% 39% Ethnic groups Gender NZ European 88% Māori 8% 46% 54% Asian 7% Pacific 1% Unemployment rate Other 1% Unemployment rate in Bethlehem is lower than the average in Tauranga (5.1%). It is still slightly 36 out of 323 respondents identified as higher than the National average at belonging to more than one Ethnic group 4%(1). 4.3% NOTES: 1 https://www.stats.govt.nz/indicators/unemployment-rate 2 Sample: n=323. Whakahou Taketake Vital Update | TAURANGA 2020 2 Ngā Kaiurupare: Respondents % from all respondents Ethnicity (Multiple choice) 7% 323 NZ European 88.4% Māori 7.9% Length of time lived in Tauranga Asian 6.5% Less than 1 year 5.8% Pacific 0.7% 1 - 2 years 4.7% Middle Eastern, Latin American, 0.4% African 3 - 5 years 9.3% Other 1.1% 6 - 10 years 14.6% More than 10 years 49.0% Employment status (Multiple choice) I have lived here on and off 16.6% throughout my life At school / study 9.4% Self employed 1.4% Gender Disability benefit / ACC / Sickness 0.2% Male 45.8% Stay at home Mum / Parental leave / 0.8% Homemaker Female 54.2% Business owner 0.2% Unemployed 4.3% Age Unpaid worker / internship / apprenticeship 0.0% 16 - 24 9.7% Casual/seasonal worker 1.9% 25 - 34 7.7% Work part-time 17.7% 35 - 44 11.5% Work full-time 37.1% 45 - 54 16.7% Retired 35.9% 55 - 64 15.6% Volunteer 8.1% 65 - 74 18.3% Other 0.6% 75 - 84 14.6% 85+ 5.7% Disabilities Disabled people 9.7% NOTES: People who care for a disabled person 5.0% 1. Q4. How long have you lived in Tauranga? 2. Q6. What is your gender? 3. Q7. What age group are you? 4. Q8. What ethnicity do you identify with? Please select all that apply. 5. Q13. Do you have a disability? 6. Q14. Do you have a child or other dependant in your care with a disability? 7. Q11. What is your employment status? Whakahou Taketake Vital Update | TAURANGA 2020 3 Wawatanga takiwā: Neighbourhood aspirations What people love the most about living in Bethlehem Safe/peaceful 43% Handy to malls/cafés,/shops/amenities/schools/work 40% Friendly neighbourhood/community feel 25% It is beautiful/an attractive place to live/clean/the view 24% Close to parks/cycleways/walkways/reserves 15% It is close to city centre 11% It is close to motorways/public transport 10% It is green (trees and gardens/birdlife) 8% Being on my land/close to whānau or friends 4% It is close to the beach 3% For the groups below the overall result significantly differs: It is rural/low density housing/private 3% Ethnicity - Māori Safe/peaceful (27%) A lot of diversity (culture/ages) 2% Age 16-24 Handy to malls/cafés, shops Not much traffic congestion 2% (21%) Ethnicity - Māori Unhappy/negative comment 1% Being on my land/close to whānau or friends (31%) Other 2% People say: Reserves and being The crime rate is low as there are able to walk to various a number of retired people who like Relatively safe environment, local cafes, shops. to keep an eye out, they have also well tended properties. started a neighbourhood watch. Ethnic mix of neighbours, The houses are beautifully Whānau live reasonable interaction, security. designed and unique, giving the near by. Shops neighbourhood character. It’s also are close. nice and quite and people take pride People are Wonderfully accessible to in their properties, maintaining them respectful of wider Tauranga. and their yards to a high standard. each other. NOTES: 1. Sample: n=314; 2. Q49. What do you love the most about living in your suburb? Whakahou Taketake Vital Update | TAURANGA 2020 4 Wawatanga takiwā: Neighbourhood aspirations What is one thing people would change about Bethlehem Less traffic congestion 21% Better roading solutions/fix the roads/speeding 14% More cafés/supermarkets/community hubs/facilities/services 11% Nothing/I love my suburb/It is perfect 11% Friendlier neighbours/sense of community/ inclusivity/ diversity 7% Better public transport/bus shelters/disability access 7% More greenery/trees/control trees 4% Safer, improved, more cycleways/walkways 4% More parks/more dog parks/more green spaces 4% More community events for youth/more schools 3% Less housing development/ larger sections/less people 3% Noise pollution/noise control 3% CCTV cameras/improved security/better lighting/more police 3% Rubbish pollution/recycling issues/sprays/pollution 2% More parking/better parking solutions/free parking 2% More affordable housing 2% Reduce antisocial behaviour/social issues/gangs/drugs/racism 2% More pedestrian crossings/traffic calming measures 2% For the groups below the overall result significantly differs: Solve issues with dogs/cats 1% Ethnicity - Māori Put powerlines underground/remove tall 5G/cellular towers 1% Less traffic congestion (8%) Other 4% People say: Make the area more affordable for More cultural diversity. young families and stop the building Diversion of SH 2 so that it does Access to community of more retirement villages. not go through the village. recycling. Have more frequent, reliable, user friendly public Have more things More transport which is convenient for me to get to work. An for the rangatahi to community hour trip on two buses to get to work is unacceptable engage in. events. considering it is a 10 minute drive. NOTES: 1. Sample: n=283; 2. Q50. If you could change one thing about your suburb, what would it be? Whakahou Taketake Vital Update | TAURANGA 2020 5 Wawatanga takiwā: Neighbourhood aspirations Tauranga - looking ahead at the possibilities Better road infrastructure/less congestion 43% More community facilities/community events for families 13% Segregated cycle lanes/improved cycleways 13% Better public transport options/light rail 12% Affordable housing/housing availability/better housing developments 11% Happy as it is/keep it the same 8% Better street appeal/more trees 7% Better rubbish solutions/ awareness of environmental impact and sustainability 5% Sense of community/more inclusive/kindness 5% Safety/security/more police presence 4% Improved social issues/less crime/fewer homeless 4% A thriving city centre 4% More shops/cafés/restaurants/supermarkets/malls 3% For the groups below the overall result significantly differs: A more proactive council 2% Age 25-34 More cultural events 2% Better public transport options/ light rail (21%) More tourism focus/accommodation/activities 1% Ethnicity – Māori Better road infrastructure/less Better medical facilities/GPs/more hospitals 1% congestion (24%) More activities for teens 1% Age 25-34 Better street appeal/more trees More schools 1% (21%) Other 3% People say: Some kind of organic communal garden More activities for where people can plant things and share Bethlehem locals, more Roading improvements to take fruit or vegetables. engagement. through traffic off suburban roads. Ethnic community gathering often to Much improved public transportation, Increase in affordable be part of wider communities. Bus such as trains to Hamilton. housing. transport easy available and cheaper. NOTES: 1. Sample: n=271 2. Q51. Looking ahead, what positive changes would you like to see in your area in 10 years? Whakahou Taketake Vital Update | TAURANGA 2020 6 Ngā whare me ngā paerewa oranga: Housing and standards of living People’s housing situation Homeless/under housing stress 3% Boarding 2% Renting 14% Home ownership* 71% Right to occupy/license to occupy/retirement village 6% Other** 4% Living situations 37% 25% 14% 10% 5% 5% With partner and With partner Alone With parents Board with friends/ Single parent children family Own a home Renting Live with partner Board with and children friends/family 68% 71% 31% 25% 21% 14% 10% 5% Tauranga Bethlehem Tauranga Bethlehem Tauranga Bethlehem Tauranga Bethlehem NOTES: * This result may reflect a wide range of scenarios, including but not limited to: • People who own the house they are living in • People who are living with their parents, and their parents own/ partially own the house • People who are living with their parents, who may own/ partially own the house with their family members • People who are own/partially own the house they are living in, with other dependant adults in their care • People who co-own the house they are living in with other parties • People who have inherited the house they are living in • People who have ownership through family trust ** Other include some people stating their living arrangements instead, such as Living with parents/adult children/supported by other family members 1. Sample: n=323 2. Q15. Which of the following describes your current housing? n=322 3. Q17. Which of the following describes who you live with? n=318 Whakahou Taketake Vital Update | TAURANGA 2020 7 Ngā whare me ngā paerewa oranga: Housing and standards of living Housing expenses - weekly rent, board and mortgages $0–$100 29% $101–$200 9% $201–$300 4% $301–$400 6% $401–$500 7% $501–$600 8% $601–$700 6% $701–$800 5% $801–$900 1% $901–$1000 1% Over $1000 1% Household incomes meeting needs 34% 32% 24% 10% Not enough Just enough A little extra More than enough More than enough Not enough 24% 21% Average weekly expense: 14% 10% $339.67 Tauranga Bethlehem Tauranga Bethlehem NOTES: 1. Q21. Thinking about how well your household income meets your everyday needs (e.g. accommodation, food, clothing) money wise would you say you have… n=321 2. Q20. What are your rent/board/mortgage