Despite the supposed functionality of the ward system, residents of the area had refused to pay ward rates for developmental purposes and so by 1852, approximately 64 Toco estates were put up for sale. This and other factors could have contributed to the sparse population of the area.
Despite the intended functionality of the ward system, residents in the area refused to pay rates for development purposes. As a result, by 1852, approximately 64 Toco estates were put up for sale. These circumstances and other factors might have contributed to the low population in the region.