Maitai, New Zealand

Maitai is an inner suburb of Nelson, New Zealand. It lies at the western edge of Nelson city centre, immediately to the south of The Wood, on the northern bank of the Maitai River. A monument representing the location of the geographic centre of New Zealand is located in Maitai.
The population was 609 in the 2013 census. This was an increase of 9 people since the 2006 Census.
Geography.
Maitai covers an area of 0.93 km², all of which is land.
Maitai has several public reserves, many located within Nelson's town belt, including the Botanical Gardens cricket ground, Branford Park, Maitai Cricket Ground, Maitai Arboretum, Maitai River Esplanade, Sharland Hill Reserve and Sir Stanley Whitehead Park.
Maitai Valley Road, a steep, winding road linking Nelson with Maitai Reservoir and Pelorus Bridge, follows the northern bank of the Maitai River.
Hanby Park, located on the southern side of the river, includes walking and BMX trails. There is also a residential area near the park.
A popular swimming hole, Black Hole, is located at a bend of the Maitai River.
History.
The estimated population of Maitai was 1,480 in 1996.
It was recorded as 1,410 in 2001, 1,370 in 2006, 2,630 in 2013, and 2,660 in 2018.
Demography.
Maitai has an estimated population of , with a population density of 1,512.62 people per km².
As of the 2018 census, the median age was 43.3, the median income was $32,400, 6.6% of people earned over $100,00, 39.0% had a Bachelor's Degree or higher, and 2.9% of the workforce was unemployed.
Ethnically, the population was 90.1% New Zealand European, 7.3% Māori, 1.1% Pacific peoples, 7.3% Asian, 0.9% Middle Eastern, Latin American, or African, and 1.1% identified with other ethnicities; 33.7% were born overseas.
Religiously, the population is 64.3% non-religious, 24.9% Christian, 0.0% Hindu, 0.2% Muslim, and 0.4% Buddhist.
Economy.
In 2018, 6.0% of the workforce worked in manufacturing, 7.3% worked in construction, 10.5% worked in hospitality, 2.8% worked in transport, 12.1% worked in education, and 14.1% worked in healthcare.
Transport.
In 2018, among those who commuted to work, 52.8% drove a car, 2.0% rode in a car, 14.1% use a bike, and 14.1% walk or run. 