Toi Toi | |
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Suburb | |
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| Coordinates:41°17′10″S173°15′45″E / 41.28611°S 173.26250°E /-41.28611; 173.26250 | |
| 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 |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.94 km2 (0.75 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025)[3] | |
• Total | 3,350 |
| • Density | 1,730/km2 (4,470/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode | 7010 |
| Area code | 03 |
Toi Toi is an inner suburb ofNelson, New Zealand. It lies to the southwest of Nelson city centre, inland fromBritannia Heights andWashington Valley.[4] Toi Toi is also known asVictory Village.
The population was 3,270 in the2018 census.[5]
Toi Toi featuresVictory Square and four other public parks: Emano East Reserve, Murphy North Reserve, St Lawrence Reserve and Vosper Reserve.[6]
Toi Toi, comprising the statistical areas of Toi Toi and Victory, covers 1.94 km2 (0.75 sq mi).[2] It had an estimated population of 3,350 as of June 2025, with a population density of 1,727 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3,108 | — |
| 2013 | 3,060 | −0.22% |
| 2018 | 3,270 | +1.34% |
| Source:[5] | ||
Toi Toi had a population of 3,270 at the2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 210 people (6.9%) since the2013 census, and an increase of 162 people (5.2%) since the2006 census. There were 1,173 households, comprising 1,668 males and 1,605 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.04 males per female, with 774 people (23.7%) aged under 15 years, 663 (20.3%) aged 15 to 29, 1,530 (46.8%) aged 30 to 64, and 303 (9.3%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 72.2% European/Pākehā, 14.6%Māori, 4.1%Pasifika, 18.7%Asian, and 3.2% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 27.6, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 52.9% had no religion, 33.0% wereChristian, 0.4% hadMāori religious beliefs, 1.4% wereHindu, 0.2% wereMuslim, 1.9% wereBuddhist and 3.1% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 420 (16.8%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 642 (25.7%) people had no formal qualifications. 174 people (7.0%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,191 (47.7%) people were employed full-time, 435 (17.4%) were part-time, and 117 (4.7%) were unemployed.[5]
| Name | Area (km2) | Population | Density (per km2) | Households | Median age | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toi Toi | 1.31 | 1,659 | 1,266 | 615 | 34.0 years | $27,000[7] |
| Victory | 0.63 | 1,611 | 2,557 | 558 | 34.1 years | $25,000[8] |
| New Zealand | 37.4 years | $31,800 |