Washington Valley, New Zealand
Washington Valley | |
|---|---|
Suburb | |
Interactive map of Washington Valley | |
| Coordinates: 41°16′20″S 173°16′10″E / 41.27222°S 173.26944°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 | 1.12 km2 (0.43 sq mi) |
| • Land | 1.12 km2 (0.43 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0 km2 (0 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025)[5] | |
• Total | 2,970 |
| • Density | 2,650/km2 (6,870/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode | 7010 |
| Area code | 03 |
Washington Valley is a major inner suburb of Nelson, New Zealand. It lies to the west of Nelson city centre and south of Stepneyville and Beachville.[6]
The equivalent Statistics New Zealand statistical area of Washington covers a land area of 1.12 km2.[7]
The suburb has three local parks: Abraham Heights Reserve, Sequoia Reserve and Wolfe Reserve.[8]
History
The estimated population of Washington reached 2,510 in 1996, before dropping to 2,450 in 2001.[9]
It reached 2,526 in 2006, 2,469 in 2013, and 2,847 in 2018.[9]
Demography
Washington statistical area covers 1.12 km2 (0.43 sq mi)[4] and includes part of Britannia Heights. It had an estimated population of 2,970 as of June 2025,[5] with a population density of 2,652 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2,526 | — |
| 2013 | 2,469 | −0.33% |
| 2018 | 2,847 | +2.89% |
| 2023 | 2,826 | −0.15% |
| Source: [10][11] | ||
Washington had a population of 2,826 in the 2023 New Zealand census, a decrease of 21 people (−0.7%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 357 people (14.5%) since the 2013 census. There were 1,431 males, 1,386 females, and 12 people of other genders in 1,029 dwellings.[12] 4.8% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 35.2 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 549 people (19.4%) aged under 15 years, 603 (21.3%) aged 15 to 29, 1,335 (47.2%) aged 30 to 64, and 342 (12.1%) aged 65 or older.[10]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 73.4% European (Pākehā); 16.6% Māori; 3.8% Pasifika; 15.4% Asian; 1.8% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 3.8% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 93.9%, Māori by 6.6%, Samoan by 0.8%, and other languages by 18.5%. No language could be spoken by 2.8% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.4%. The percentage of people born overseas was 32.3, compared with 28.8% nationally.[10]
Religious affiliations were 25.8% Christian, 2.0% Hindu, 0.7% Islam, 0.8% Māori religious beliefs, 1.9% Buddhist, 0.6% New Age, and 1.8% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 57.7%, and 9.0% of people did not answer the census question.[10]
Of those at least 15 years old, 597 (26.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 1,119 (49.1%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 558 (24.5%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $39,800, compared with $41,500 nationally. 177 people (7.8%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 1,146 (50.3%) full-time, 375 (16.5%) part-time, and 66 (2.9%) unemployed.[10]
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.[9]
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.[9]
No one used public transport.[9]
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
- ↑ "Statistical Area 2 2018 (generalised) GIS" (Data table). stats.govt.nz. Statistics New Zealand.
- ↑ "Nelson Parks and Reserves". gdc.govt.nz. Gisborne District Council.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Place Summary – Washington". Stats NZ. Statistics New Zealand.
- 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. Washington (304500). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ↑ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Washington (304500). 2018 Census place summary: Washington
- ↑ "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.