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Population: 144,114 (48.6% male, 51.4% female)
Ethnic Group:
- 60.6% European
- 13.7% Asian
- 16.0% Pacific
- 14.2% Maori
- 8.3% other
Local Boards:
- Henderson-Massey local board
- Waitakere Ranges local board
Local board members:
- 8 members for Henderson-Massey
- 6 members for Waitakere Ranges
Median personal income: $26,348
Median household income: $59,057
Median weekly rent: $270
Median age: 33
Major suburbs:
- Massey, Te Atatu, Glendene, Henderson, Titirangi, Oratia, Glen Eden
Boundaries:
- North at Main Rd on SH16 and Waiere Rd to coast; west at coast; south to coast; east to Titirangi golf course and Great North Rd to Glenview Rd south
Biggest schools:
- Kelston Boys High, Oratia High, Liston Boys, Henderson High School, Massey High
Statistics from 2006 Census