Maitai, New Zealand
Maitai | |
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Suburb | |
UTC+13 (NZDT) | |
Postcode | 7010 |
Area code | 03 |
Maitai is an inner suburb of
The population was 609 in the 2013 census. This was an increase of 9 people since the 2006 Census.[4]
Geography
Maitai covers an area of 0.94 km2, all of which is land.[1]
Maitai has several public reserves, many located within Nelson's town belt, including the Botanical Gardens cricket ground, Branford Park, Maitai Cricket Ground, Maitai Arboretum, Maitai River Esplanade, Sharland Hill Reserve and Sir Stanley Whitehead Park.[5]
Maitai Valley Road, a steep, winding road linking Nelson with
Hanby Park, located on the southern side of the river, includes walking and BMX trails.[6] There is also a residential area near the park.[7][8]
A popular swimming hole, Black Hole, is located at a bend of the Maitai River.[9]
History
The estimated population of Maitai was 1,480 in 1996.[10]
It was recorded as 1,410 in 2001, 1,332 in 2006, 1,314 in 2013, and 1,362 in 2018.[10]
Demography
Maitai has an estimated population of 1,450 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 1,543 people per km2.
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
---|---|---|
2006 | 1,332 | — |
2013 | 1,314 | −0.19% |
2018 | 1,362 | +0.72% |
Source: [11] |
Maitai had a population of 1,362 at the
Ethnicities were 90.1% European/Pākehā, 7.3% Māori, 1.1% Pasifika, 7.3% Asian, and 2.0% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 33.7, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 64.3% had no religion, 24.9% were Christian, 0.2% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.4% were Hindu, 2.0% were Buddhist and 2.6% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 420 (37.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 96 (8.5%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $32,400, compared with $31,800 nationally. 186 people (16.5%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 510 (45.2%) people were employed full-time, 234 (20.7%) were part-time, and 33 (2.9%) were unemployed.[11]
Economy
In 2018, 6.0% of the workforce worked in manufacturing, 7.3% worked in construction, 10.5% worked in hospitality, 2.8% worked in transport, 12.1% worked in education, and 14.1% worked in healthcare.[10]
Transport
In 2018, among those who commuted to work, 52.8% drove a car, 2.0% rode in a car, 14.1% use a bike, and 14.1% walk or run.[10]
References
- ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ISBN 1 877402 50 8
- ^ 2013 Census QuickStats about a place : Maitai
- ^ "Nelson Parks and Reserves". gdc.govt.nz. Gisborne District Council.
- stuff.co.nz.
- ^ "Solar Power Nelson". bdnsolar. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
- ^ "Nelson Southern Link Investigation" (PDF). Retrieved 2 February 2019.
- Nelson Mail.
- ^ a b c d "Place Summary – Maitai". Stats NZ. Statistics New Zealand.
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Maitai (305500). 2018 Census place summary: Maitai