Nayland, New Zealand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nayland
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Suburb
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Nayland College
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Nelson |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 0.84 km2 (0.32 sq mi) |
| • Land | 0.84 km2 (0.32 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0 km2 (0 sq mi) |
| Population
(June 2023)
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| • Total | 2,300 |
| • Density | 2,740/km2 (7,090/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
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7011
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| Area code(s) | 03 |
Nayland is a suburb located in Nelson, a city in New Zealand. It's found just north of another suburb called Stoke. Nayland is also quite close to Nelson Airport and lies southwest of Nelson's main city centre.
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Nayland's Size and Location
Nayland covers a small area, about 0.84 square kilometres. This makes it a compact and easy-to-explore suburb.
A Look at Nayland's Past Population
The number of people living in Nayland has grown steadily over the years.
- In 1996, about 1,600 people lived here.
- By 2001, the population increased to 1,630.
- It reached 1,632 in 2006.
- In 2013, the number grew to 1,725.
- By 2018, Nayland had 1,899 residents.
Who Lives in Nayland?
As of June 2023, Nayland has an estimated population of 2,300 people. This means there are about 2738 people living in each square kilometre.
In 2018, there were 1,899 people living in Nayland. This was a jump of 174 people (10.1%) since 2013, and 267 people (16.4%) since 2006. There were 717 homes in Nayland. For every 903 males, there were 996 females.
The average age of people in Nayland was 38.5 years. About 20.7% of the population was under 15 years old. People aged 15 to 29 made up 18.5%. The largest group, 45.7%, was aged 30 to 64. About 15.3% of residents were 65 or older.
Most people in Nayland (89.3%) are of European or Pākehā background. Other groups include:
- Māori: 12.5%
- Pasifika: 3.8%
- Asian: 4.4%
- Other ethnicities: 2.1%
About 14.1% of Nayland's residents were born outside New Zealand. This is lower than the national average of 27.1%.
When asked about their religious beliefs, many people (55.9%) said they had no religion. About 32.1% were Christian. Smaller groups included:
- People with Māori religious beliefs: 0.3%
- Hindu: 0.6%
- Buddhist: 1.1%
- Other religions: 2.7%
For those aged 15 and over, 13.9% had a university degree or higher. About 22.5% did not have any formal qualifications. The average income was $30,300. About 10% of people earned over $70,000.
Most people aged 15 and over were employed:
- Full-time: 51.6%
- Part-time: 18.3%
- Unemployed: 2.8%
How People Work in Nayland
In 2018, people in Nayland worked in various jobs:
- Manufacturing (making things): 12.9%
- Construction (building things): 9.7%
- Hospitality (hotels, restaurants): 6.6%
- Transport (moving goods or people): 6.6%
- Education (schools, teaching): 7.1%
- Healthcare (hospitals, clinics): 11.4%
Getting Around Nayland
In 2018, most people who travelled to work in Nayland used a car.
- Drove a car: 71.1%
- Rode in a car with someone else: 4.0%
- Used a bike: 6.6%
- Walked or ran: 6.6%
No one used public transport to get to work.
Learning in Nayland: Schools
Nayland is home to several schools for different age groups:
- Nayland College: This is a state secondary school for students in Years 9 to 13. It has 1,459 students as of February 2024.
- Nayland Primary School: This state primary school is for students in Years 1 to 6. It has 318 students.
- Broadgreen Intermediate: This state intermediate school is for students in Years 7 to 8. It has 275 students.
