 It had a resident population of 5,253 in 2013, making up 6.6% of Palmerston North's population.The area includes Takaro Park, Kawau Stream Reserve, Clausen Reserve, Gloucester Reserve, Coronation Park, Takaro Bowling Club, Takaro Tennis Club, Masonic Court, Rose A Lea Retirement Home and Palmerston Manor Retirement Home.Takaro School is a co-educational state primary school, with a roll of as of .