Washington Valley, New Zealand
Washington Valley is a major inner suburb of Nelson, New Zealand. It lies to the west of Nelson city centre between Stepneyville and Beachville.[2]
Washington Valley | |
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Suburb | |
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| Coordinates: 41°16′20″S 173°16′10″E | |
| Country |  New Zealand |
| Region | Nelson |
| Territorial authority | Nelson |
| Government | |
| • Nelson City Mayor | Rachel Reese |
| • Nelson MP | Rachel Boyack |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Rino Tirikatene |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.12 km2 (0.43 sq mi) |
| • Land | 1.12 km2 (0.43 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0 km2 (0 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2020) | |
| • Total | 2,970[1] |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode | 7010 |
| Area code(s) | 03 |
The equivalent Statistics New Zealand statistical area of Washington covers a land area of 1.12 km².[3]
The suburb has three local parks: Abraham Heights Reserve, Sequoia Reserve and Wolfe Reserve.[4]
History
The estimated population of Washington reached 2,510 in 1996, before dropping to 2,450 in 2001.[5]
It reached 2,610 in 2006, 2,680 in 2013, and 2,870 in 2018.[5]
Demography
Washington has an estimated population of 2,970. It has a population density of 2,640.09 people per km² as of 2019.[6]
As of the 2018 census, the median age was 46.9, the median income was $28,700, 5.1% of people earned over $100,00, 24.0% had a Bachelor's Degree or higher, and 3.6% of the workforce was unemployed.[5]
Ethnically, the population was 74.9% New Zealand European, 14.3% Māori, 3.6% Pacific peoples, 15.0% Asian, 1.5% Middle Eastern, Latin American, or African, and 2.0% identified with other ethnicities; 29.9% were born overseas.[5]
Religiously, the population is 53.7% non-religious, 29.7% Christian, and 1.9% Buddhist.[5]
Economy
In 2018, 11.5% worked in manufacturing, 7.6% worked in construction, 11.0% worked in hospitality, 3.4% worked in transport, 6.2% worked in education, and 11.2% worked in healthcare.[5]
Transport
As of 2018, among those who commuted to work, 67.1% drove a car, 5.7% rode in a car, 4.7% use a bike, and 4.7% walk or run.[5]
No one used public transport.[5]
References
- "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- Wise's Nelson-Blenheim "Easyread" Map ISBN 1-877402-50-8
- "Statistical Area 2 2018 (generalised) GIS" (Data table). stats.govt.nz. Statistics New Zealand.
- "Nelson Parks and Reserves". gdc.govt.nz. Gisborne District Council.
- "Place Summary – Washington". Stats NZ. Statistics New Zealand.
- "Provisional Statistics". stats.govt.nz. Statistics New Zealand.