Marybank, New Zealand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Marybank
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Nelson |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 km2 (0.39 sq mi) |
| • Land | 1.01 km2 (0.39 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0 km2 (0 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,100 |
| • Density | 1,090/km2 (2,820/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
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7010
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| Area code(s) | 03 |
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.
Marybank Reserve is the settlement's local park.
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.
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History
The estimated population of Marybank was 960 in 1996.
It reached 970 in 2001, 930 in 2006, 1,800 in 2013, and 1,950 in 2018.
Demography
The Marybank statistical area covers 1.01 km2 (0.39 sq mi). It had an estimated population of 1,100 as of June 2023, with a population density of 1089 people per km2.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2006 | 906 | — |
| 2013 | 1,011 | +1.58% |
| 2018 | 1,068 | +1.10% |
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.
Economy
In 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.
Transport
As 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.
Education
Clifton Terrace School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 6 students. It has a roll of 251 as of February 2024.
