Marybank, New Zealand
Suburb of Nelson, New Zealand
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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.[6][7]
Marybank | |
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Suburb | |
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 Interactive map of Marybank | |
| Coordinates: 41°13′40″S 173°19′20″E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Nelson |
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| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Nelson City Council |
| • Mayor of Nelson | Nick Smith[1] |
| • Nelson MP | Rachel Boyack[2] |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris[3] |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.01 km2 (0.39 sq mi) |
| • Land | 1.01 km2 (0.39 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0 km2 (0 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025)[5] | |
• Total | 1,130 |
| • Density | 1,120/km2 (2,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode | 7010 |
| Area code | 03 |
Marybank Reserve is the settlement's local park.[8]
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.[9]
History
Demography
The Marybank statistical area covers 1.01 km2 (0.39 sq mi).[4] It had an estimated population of 1,130 as of June 2025,[5] with a population density of 1,119 people per km2.
Marybank had a population of 1,113 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 45 people (4.2%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 102 people (10.1%) since the 2013 census. There were 537 males and 576 females in 462 dwellings.[13] 1.6% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 50.9 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 195 people (17.5%) aged under 15 years, 105 (9.4%) aged 15 to 29, 492 (44.2%) aged 30 to 64, and 321 (28.8%) aged 65 or older.[11]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 94.1% European (Pākehā); 7.3% Māori; 1.1% Pasifika; 4.3% Asian; 1.3% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 1.6% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 98.4%, Māori by 1.1%, and other languages by 10.5%. No language could be spoken by 1.3% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.3%. The percentage of people born overseas was 26.7, compared with 28.8% nationally.[11]
Religious affiliations were 28.0% Christian, 0.5% Hindu, 1.1% Islam, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.3% New Age, and 1.1% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 59.6%, and 8.6% of people did not answer the census question.[11]
Of those at least 15 years old, 276 (30.1%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 504 (54.9%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 147 (16.0%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $42,800, compared with $41,500 nationally. 114 people (12.4%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 402 (43.8%) full-time, 141 (15.4%) part-time, and 9 (1.0%) unemployed.[11]
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.[10]
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.[10]