Moana, Nelson
Moana | |
|---|---|
Suburb | |
Interactive map of Moana | |
| Coordinates: 41°16′50″S 173°15′10″E / 41.28056°S 173.25278°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Nelson |
| Ward |
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| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Nelson City Council |
| • Nelson City Mayor | Nick Smith[1] |
| • Nelson MP | Rachel Boyack[2] |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris[3] |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.68 km2 (1.03 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025)[5] | |
• Total | 2,960 |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (2,860/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode | 7010 |
| Area code | 03 |
Moana is one of the suburbs of Nelson, New Zealand.
It lies on State Highway 6 to the southwest of Nelson city centre, and immediately to the northeast of Tāhunanui.[6]
There are two small local parks in Moana: Bisley Reserve and Bruno Reserve. Both are owned and operated by Nelson City Council.[7]
Demographics
The Tahuna Hills statistical area, which includes Moana and part of Britannia Heights, covers 2.68 km2 (1.03 sq mi).[4] It had an estimated population of 2,960 as of June 2025,[5] with a population density of 1,104 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2,430 | — |
| 2013 | 2,652 | +1.26% |
| 2018 | 2,847 | +1.43% |
| 2023 | 2,949 | +0.71% |
| Source: [8][9] | ||
Tahuna Hills had a population of 2,949 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 102 people (3.6%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 297 people (11.2%) since the 2013 census. There were 1,464 males, 1,476 females, and 12 people of other genders in 1,167 dwellings.[10] 3.7% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 49.7 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 438 people (14.9%) aged under 15 years, 381 (12.9%) aged 15 to 29, 1,368 (46.4%) aged 30 to 64, and 765 (25.9%) aged 65 or older.[8]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 89.8% European (Pākehā); 11.1% Māori; 2.1% Pasifika; 3.8% Asian; 1.6% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 3.6% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 98.4%, Māori by 2.4%, Samoan by 0.7%, and other languages by 12.1%. 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 26.2, compared with 28.8% nationally.[8]
Religious affiliations were 25.5% Christian, 0.6% Hindu, 0.1% Islam, 0.2% Māori religious beliefs, 0.8% Buddhist, 0.7% New Age, 0.1% Jewish, and 1.4% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 63.7%, and 6.9% of people did not answer the census question.[8]
Of those at least 15 years old, 774 (30.8%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 1,275 (50.8%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 459 (18.3%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $42,100, compared with $41,500 nationally. 339 people (13.5%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 1,143 (45.5%) full-time, 408 (16.2%) part-time, and 42 (1.7%) unemployed.[8]
References
- ↑ "2025 Triennial Elections Declaration of Result" (PDF). Electionz. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
- ↑ "Amended Official Result for the Nelson Electoral District". New Zealand Gazette. 10 November 2023.
- ↑ "Te Tai Tonga – Official Result". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- 1 2 "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 2 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- 1 2 "Subnational population estimates - Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ↑ Wise's Nelson-Blenheim "Easyread" Map ISBN 1 877402 50 8
- ↑ "Nelson Parks and Reserves". gdc.govt.nz. Gisborne District Council.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Tahuna Hills (304600). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ↑ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Tahuna Hills (304600). 2018 Census place summary: Tahuna Hills
- ↑ "Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.