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Quay Street, Auckland

Quay Street is the northernmost street in the Auckland CBD, New Zealand. The Auckland Ferry Terminal, which has ferries running to Devonport, Waiheke Island, and other places in Waitematā Harbour; the Hilton Auckland hotel; and Ports of Auckland are on the north side of the street. The Britomart Transport Centre, Queen Elizabeth Square and Grand Mercure Auckland hotel are on the south side.

Quay Street
Quay Street looking east, 2011
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Length1.8 km (1.1 mi)
LocationAuckland CBD, New Zealand
Postal code1010
West endHobson Street, Viaduct Harbour
East endTamaki Drive, The Strand

Demographics

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The Quay Street-Customs Street statistical area covers 1.22 km2 (0.47 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 2,060 as of June 2024,[2] with a population density of 1,689 people per km2.

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
20061,104—    
20132,256+10.75%
20182,274+0.16%
Source: [3]

Quay Street-Customs Street had a population of 2,274 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 18 people (0.8%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 1,170 people (106.0%) since the 2006 census. There were 1,107 households, comprising 1,206 males and 1,065 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.13 males per female. The median age was 31.9 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 180 people (7.9%) aged under 15 years, 795 (35.0%) aged 15 to 29, 1,152 (50.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 141 (6.2%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 50.0% Asian, 39.2% European/Pākehā, 4.4% Māori, 3.4% Pacific peoples, and 7.5% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 69.1, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 46.2% had no religion, 26.1% were Christian, 9.2% were Hindu, 6.5% were Muslim, 4.0% were Buddhist, 0.1% had Māori religious beliefs, and 3.4% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 924 (44.1%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 93 (4.4%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $37,500, compared with $31,800 nationally. 510 people (24.4%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,185 (56.6%) people were employed full-time, 288 (13.8%) were part-time, and 87 (4.2%) were unemployed.[3]

History

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First World War Memorial Beacon on Quay Street (renovated and relocated next to Ferry Building)

The street was proposed in 1878[4] on reclaimed land[5] and was in existence by the end of 1879.[6] It was extended to the east to Campbell's Point (Judges Bay) in 1916.[7]

Double railway tracks were in use down Quay Street connecting the Auckland Railway Station to the wharves until most were removed in 1985, and the final piece in 1989.[8]

Notable locations

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The iconic red fence separating the Port of Auckland customs area from the street
  • Harbour Historic Area, north side of Quay Street, 1904-1924, wharves and associated buildings.[9]
  • Quay Street Historic Area, south side of Quay Street East, 1874-1907, industrial buildings, offices and warehouses.[16]
  • Auckland Harbour Board Workshops, 204 Quay Street, 1944-1989, site spread between Lower Hobson St, Customs Street and Quay Street, repair of boats, cranes and other equipment.[20]
  • Port of Auckland, container and trade port on the north side of Quay Street.
  • Auckland City Arena, south side, 2007, sports and entertainment centre.
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References

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  1. ^ "Geographic Boundary Viewer". Statistics New Zealand - ArcGIS Online. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
  2. ^ "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Quay Street-Customs Street (133300). 2018 Census place summary: Quay Street-Customs Street
  4. ^ "General Assembly". New Zealand Herald. 29 July 1878. p. 3.
  5. ^ "Untitled". Auckland Star. 21 November 1878. p. 2.
  6. ^ "New Buildings at Queen-Street Wharf". New Zealand Herald. 6 December 1879. p. 6.
  7. ^ "Local and General News". New Zealand Herald. 22 April 1916. p. 6.
  8. ^ Bush, Graham W. A. (1991). Advance in Order: The Auckland City Council from Centenary to Reorganisation 1971-1989. Auckland City Council. pp. 80–82. ISBN 0-908834-03-9.
  9. ^ "Harbour Historic Area". New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
  10. ^ "Launch Offices". New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
  11. ^ "First World War Memorial Beacon". New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
  12. ^ "Wharf Pavilions (Two Buildings)". New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
  13. ^ "Ferry Building". New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
  14. ^ "Queens Wharf". New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
  15. ^ "Queens Wharf Gates". New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
  16. ^ "Quay Street Historic Area". New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
  17. ^ "Wharf Police Building". New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
  18. ^ "Union Fish Company Building". New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
  19. ^ "Northern Steamship Company Building". New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
  20. ^ "Auckland Harbour Board Workshops". New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 22 July 2020.

36°50′38″S 174°46′16″E / 36.844°S 174.771°E / -36.844; 174.771

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