Community Profile: Taita and Naenae

The population of Taita and Naenae was growing faster than the average for Lower Hutt
City. The number of households has been increasing at a slower rate than the population
growth, implying that the number of people (and possibly families) per household has
increased.

Little cycling was reported in the areas. Driving was regarded as the transport mode of 

choice for most people, although there was concern with rising petrol prices. 

Access to primary health care is an issue for many residents in the Hutt Valley, including 

Taita and Naenae. 

There are many parks in the area, but not all are well used. 

Data presented from the Census exclude those who did not answer the questions. 

People from lower socio-economic areas are less likely to answer the Census questions. 

The most disadvantaged people are the least likely to answer the questions, and this may 

introduce a bias into the figures.