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Buckleton Beach

Buckleton Beach is a small settlement on the southern side of Tāwharanui Peninsula in the Auckland Region of New Zealand. The beach is on Wanns Bay, which is a part of Kawau Bay.

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Buckleton Beach
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Interactive map of Buckleton Beach
Coordinates: 36°23′31″S 174°44′53″E / 36.392°S 174.748°E / -36.392; 174.748
CountryNew Zealand
RegionAuckland Region
WardRodney ward
Community boardRodney Local Board
SubdivisionWarkworth subdivision
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityAuckland Council
 • Mayor of AucklandWayne Brown3
 • Kaipara ki Mahurangi MPChris Penk4
 • Te Tai Tokerau MPMariameno Kapa-Kingi5
Area
 • Total
0.13 km2 (0.050 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2025)2
 • Total
20
 • Density150/km2 (400/sq mi)

Buckleton Beach is a small settlement on the southern side of Tāwharanui Peninsula in the Auckland Region of New Zealand. The beach is on Wanns Bay, which is a part of Kawau Bay.6

A property developer, Mr J G Buckleton, bought the land in 1954 and subdivided it in 1957.7

Omaio is a garden covering 7.3 hectares (18 acres) near Buckleton Beach, developed since 2005 and named as being of International Significance by the New Zealand Gardens Trust.8

Demographics

Statistics New Zealand describes Buckleton Beach as a rural settlement, which covers 0.13 km2 (0.050 sq mi)1 and had an estimated population of 20 as of June 2025,2 with a population density of 154 people per km2.

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
20136—    
20186+0.00%
202315+20.11%
Source: 9
Buckleton Beach reserve source ↗

Buckleton Beach had a population of 15 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 9 people (150.0%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 9 people (150.0%) since the 2013 census. There were 6 males and 9 females in 9 dwellings.10 The median age was 64.3 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 6 people (40.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 6 (40.0%) aged 65 or older.9

All people who responded identified as European (Pākehā) and spoke English.9

References

References

  1. "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 9 December 2024.
  2. "Subnational population estimates - Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
  3. "Local elections 2025 – Official results – Mayor" (PDF). Vote Auckland. 18 October 2025.
  4. "Kaipara ki Mahurangi - Official Result". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  5. "Te Tai Tokerau – Official Result". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  6. Harriss, Gavin (October 2024). Baddeleys Beach, Auckland (Map). NZ Topo Map.
  7. "Place name detail: Buckleton Beach". New Zealand Gazetteer. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 9 December 2024.
  8. Pellegrino, Nicky (13 May 2023). "First a farm block, then a holiday home, now a stunning coastal garden". Stuff.
  9. "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Buckleton Beach (1424). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  10. "Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.