Marybank, New Zealand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Marybank
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Nelson |
| Territorial authority | Nelson |
| 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 | 1,080 |
| • Density | 1,069/km2 (2,769/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode |
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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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.
Demography
The Marybank statistical area covers 1.01 km2 (0.39 sq mi). It had an estimated population of 1,080 as of June 2022, with a population density of 1069 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. There were 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% Pacific peoples, 3.7% Asian, and 2.0% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities).
The proportion of people born overseas was 24.7%, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people objected to giving their religion, 55.9% had no religion, 32.9% were Christian, 0.3% were Hindu, 0.3% were Muslim and 2.0% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 237 (26.3%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 123 (13.7%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $34,800, compared with $31,800 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.
Education
Clifton Terrace School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 6 students. It has a roll of 270 as of April 2023.
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.
