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Marybank, New Zealand
Marybank is a suburb of Nelson, New Zealand. It lies on State Highway 6 close to the northern end of Nelson Haven, between Atawhai and Wakapuaka.[3][4] Marybank Reserve is the settlement's local park.[5] The Boulder Bank, a rare rocky bank located offshore of Marybank, is accessible from just north of the settlement. It is managed by the Department of Conservation.[6] HistoryThe estimated population of Marybank was 960 in 1996.[7] It reached 970 in 2001, 930 in 2006, 1,800 in 2013, and 1,950 in 2018.[7] DemographyThe Marybank statistical area covers 1.01 km2 (0.39 sq mi).[1] It had an estimated population of 1,100 as of June 2024,[2] with a population density of 1,089 people per km2.
Marybank had a population of 1,068 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 57 people (5.6%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 162 people (17.9%) since the 2006 census. There were 444 households, comprising 504 males and 567 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.89 males per female. The median age was 50.8 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 168 people (15.7%) aged under 15 years, 111 (10.4%) aged 15 to 29, 519 (48.6%) aged 30 to 64, and 267 (25.0%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 94.7% European/Pākehā, 5.9% Māori, 0.8% Pasifika, 3.7% Asian, and 2.0% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas was 24.7, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 55.9% had no religion, 32.9% were Christian, 0.3% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.3% were Hindu, 0.3% were Muslim and 1.7% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 237 (26.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 123 (13.7%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $34,800, compared with $31,800 nationally. 174 people (19.3%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 387 (43.0%) people were employed full-time, 165 (18.3%) were part-time, and 30 (3.3%) were unemployed.[8] EconomyIn 2018, 9.2% of people worked in manufacturing, 9.2% worked in construction, 4.9% worked in hospitality, 3.8% worked in transport, 0.0% worked in finance and administration, 9.8% worked in education, and 9.2% worked in healthcare.[7] TransportAs of 2018, among those who commute to work, 69.6% drove a car, 4.3% rode in a car, 4.3% use a bike, and 4.3% walk or run.[7] EducationClifton Terrace School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 6 students.[9] It has a roll of 306 as of August 2024.[10] References
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