Port Nelson, New Zealand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Port Nelson
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Nelson, with Port Nelson in the back left
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Nelson |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 0.98 km2 (0.38 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 120 |
| • Density | 122/km2 (317/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode |
7010
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| Area code(s) | 03 |
Port Nelson is the main port area of Nelson, New Zealand. A port is a place where ships can load and unload goods or passengers.
This area is located northwest of Nelson city centre. It is north of Washington Valley and at the southern end of Nelson Haven. The entrance to the harbour is near the Boulder Bank, just west of Port Nelson.
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About Port Nelson
Port Nelson covers a land area of 0.98 square kilometres. That's about the size of 137 football fields!
Nelson Marina
The Nelson Marina is a special dock for boats, like yachts and smaller ships. It is owned by the Nelson City Council, which is the local government for Nelson. The marina is found right in the Port Nelson area.
Custom House Reserve
The council also owns a small public park called Custom House Reserve. This park is located around the port's custom house. A custom house is a building where officials check goods coming into or leaving a country.
History of Population
The number of people living in Port Nelson has changed over the years. In 1996, the estimated population was 40 people.
By 2001, it grew to 90 people, and in 2006, it reached 99 people. However, by 2018, the population decreased to 33 people.
Who Lives in Port Nelson?
As of June 2023, , Port Nelson has an estimated population of 120 people. This means there are about 122 people living in each square kilometre.
Population Changes
At the 2018 New Zealand census, 33 people lived in Port Nelson. This was a decrease of 48 people since the 2013 census. It was also a decrease of 66 people since the 2006 census.
There were 9 households in 2018. A household is a group of people living together in one home. There were 21 males and 9 females, meaning there were more than twice as many males as females.
The average age of people in Port Nelson was 45.5 years. No one was under 15 years old. About 27% of the people were aged 15 to 29, and 54.5% were aged 30 to 64. About 18% were 65 or older.
Backgrounds and Beliefs
Most people in Port Nelson (81.8%) were of European or Pākehā background. About 18.2% were Māori.
Many people living in Port Nelson were born outside New Zealand (36.4%). This is higher than the national average of 27.1%.
When asked about their religious beliefs, 54.5% said they had no religion. About 36.4% were Christian, and 9.1% followed other religions.
Work and Education
Among those aged 15 and older, 9.1% had a university degree or higher. Also, 9.1% had no formal school qualifications.
Most people (63.6%) worked full-time, and 18.2% worked part-time.
How People Travel
In 2018, for people who travelled to work:
- 44.4% drove a car.
- 11.1% rode in a car with someone else.
- 11.1% used a bike.
- 11.1% walked or ran.
No one used public transport like buses or trains to get to work.
