Murrays Bay Facts
| Area | 3.6 km² |
| Population | 9,867 |
| Male Population | 4,795 (48.6%) |
| Female Population | 5,072 (51.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +90.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +31.8% |
| Median Age | 35.1 years (Male: 34, Female: 36.1) |
| Neighborhoods | Murrays Bay |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | New Zealand Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -36.72819, 174.75019 |
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Murrays Bay Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,170 | 6,268 | 7,485 | 9,395 | 9,867 |
| Population Density | 1,451.2 / km² | 1,759.4 / km² | 2,101.1 / km² | 2,637.2 / km² | 2,769.7 / km² |
Murrays Bay Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 25.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murrays Bay | +81.7% | +49.9% | +25.5% |
| New Zealand | +47.1% | +33.3% | +17.4% |
Murrays Bay Median Age
Median Age: 35.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murrays Bay | 35.1 yrs | 36.1 yrs | 34 yrs |
| New Zealand | 37.9 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 36.9 yrs |
Murrays Bay Population Density
Population Density: 2,770 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murrays Bay | 9,867 | 3.563 km² | 2,770 / km² |
| New Zealand | 4.4 million | 270,103.3 km² | 16.3 / km² |
Murrays Bay Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1750 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Murrays Bay CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murrays Bay | 92,365 tn | 9.36 tn | 25,927 tons/km² |
| New Zealand | 37,929,206 tn | 8.61 tn | 140.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 92,365 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.36 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 25,927 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13/07 | 2:02 AM | 4 | 60.1 km | 398,000 m | off the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 2/21/07 | 10:23 AM | 3.8 | 31.9 km | 7,000 m | off the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 2/21/07 | 8:00 AM | 4.5 | 30.8 km | 15,300 m | off the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 12/17/03 | 3:11 PM | 4.5 | 89.5 km | 12,000 m | North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
Murrays Bay
Murrays Bay is a small suburb in Auckland's East Coast Bays region. The suburb is roughly the same size as Rothesay Bay, the suburb to the immediate north. It is primarily a residential area but does have a community centre, restaurant and café. Murr..
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