Washington Valley, New Zealand

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Washington Valley
Suburb
Washington Valley, New Zealand
Coordinates: 41°16′20″S173°16′10″E / 41.27222°S 173.26944°E / -41.27222; 173.26944
CountryNew Zealand
Region Nelson
Territorial authority Nelson
Government
 •  Nelson City Mayor Nick Smith
 •  Nelson MP Rachel Boyack
 •  Te Tai Tonga MP Rino Tirikatene
Area
 • Total1.12 km2 (0.43 sq mi)
 • Land1.12 km2 (0.43 sq mi)
 • Water0 km2 (0 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2022) [1]
 • Total3,080
 • Density2,800/km2 (7,100/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+12 (NZST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+13 (NZDT)
Postcode
7010
Area code 03

Washington Valley is a major inner suburb of Nelson, New Zealand. It lies to the west of Nelson city centre and south of Stepneyville and Beachville. [2]

Contents

The equivalent Statistics New Zealand statistical area of Washington covers a land area of 1.12 km2. [3]

The suburb has three local parks: Abraham Heights Reserve, Sequoia Reserve and Wolfe Reserve. [4]

History

The estimated population of Washington reached 2,510 in 1996, before dropping to 2,450 in 2001. [5]

It reached 2,526 in 2006, 2,469 in 2013, and 2,847 in 2018. [5]

Demography

The Washington statistical area had an estimated population of 3,080 as of June 2022, [1] with a population density of 2,750 people per km2.

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
20062,526—    
20132,469−0.33%
20182,847+2.89%
Source: [6]

Washington had a population of 2,847 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 378 people (15.3%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 321 people (12.7%) since the 2006 census. There were 1,011 households. There were 1,437 males and 1,413 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.02 males per female. The median age was 33.4 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 573 people (20.1%) aged under 15 years, 672 (23.6%) aged 15 to 29, 1,299 (45.6%) aged 30 to 64, and 303 (10.6%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 74.9% European/Pākehā, 14.3% Māori, 3.6% Pacific peoples, 15.0% Asian, and 3.5% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities).

The proportion of people born overseas was 29.9%, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people objected to giving their religion, 53.7% had no religion, 29.7% were Christian, 1.9% were Hindu, 0.1% were Muslim, 2.8% were Buddhist and 3.6% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 507 (22.3%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 396 (17.4%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $28,700, compared with $31,800 nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,149 (50.5%) people were employed full-time, 435 (19.1%) were part-time, and 81 (3.6%) were unemployed. [6]

Economy

In 2018, 11.5% worked in manufacturing, 7.6% worked in construction, 11.0% worked in hospitality, 3.4% worked in transport, 6.2% worked in education, and 11.2% worked in healthcare. [5]

Transport

As of 2018, among those who commuted to work, 67.1% drove a car, 5.7% rode in a car, 4.7% use a bike, and 4.7% walk or run. [5]

No one used public transport. [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand . Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  2. ↑ Wise's Nelson-Blenheim "Easyread" Map ISBN   1-877402-50-8
  3. ↑ "Statistical Area 2 2018 (generalised) GIS" (Data table). stats.govt.nz. Statistics New Zealand.
  4. ↑ "Nelson Parks and Reserves". gdc.govt.nz. Gisborne District Council.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 "Place Summary – Washington". Stats NZ. Statistics New Zealand.
  6. 1 2 "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Washington (304500). 2018 Census place summary: Washington

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