Washington Valley | |
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Suburb | |
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| Coordinates:41°16′20″S173°16′10″E / 41.27222°S 173.26944°E /-41.27222; 173.26944 | |
| 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 | 1.12 km2 (0.43 sq mi) |
| • Land | 1.12 km2 (0.43 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0 km2 (0 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025)[3] | |
• 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 ofNelson, New Zealand. It lies to the west of Nelson city centre and south ofStepneyville andBeachville.[4]
The equivalentStatistics New Zealand statistical area of Washington covers a land area of 1.12 km2.[5]
The suburb has three local parks: Abraham Heights Reserve, Sequoia Reserve and Wolfe Reserve.[6]
The estimated population of Washington reached 2,510 in 1996, before dropping to 2,450 in 2001.[7]
It reached 2,526 in 2006, 2,469 in 2013, and 2,847 in 2018.[7]
Washington statistical area covers 1.12 km2 (0.43 sq mi)[2] and had an estimated population of 2,970 as of June 2025,[3] 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% |
| Source:[8] | ||
Washington had a population of 2,847 at the2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 378 people (15.3%) since the2013 census, and an increase of 321 people (12.7%) since the2006 census. There were 1,011 households, comprising 1,437 males and 1,413 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.02 males per female. The median age was 33.4 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 573 people (20.1%) aged under 15 years, 672 (23.6%) aged 15 to 29, 1,299 (45.6%) aged 30 to 64, and 303 (10.6%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 74.9% European/Pākehā, 14.3%Māori, 3.6%Pasifika, 15.0%Asian, and 3.5% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 29.9, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 53.7% had no religion, 29.7% wereChristian, 0.3% hadMāori religious beliefs, 1.9% wereHindu, 0.1% wereMuslim, 2.8% wereBuddhist and 3.3% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 507 (22.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 396 (17.4%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $28,700, compared with $31,800 nationally. 258 people (11.3%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,149 (50.5%) people were employed full-time, 435 (19.1%) were part-time, and 81 (3.6%) were unemployed.[8]
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.[7]
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.[7]
No one used public transport.[7]
41°16′20″S173°16′10″E / 41.27222°S 173.26944°E /-41.27222; 173.26944