New Zealand as a rural settlement. It covers . It is part of the much larger Maniototo statistical area. Naseby had a population of 123 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 3 people (2.5%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 9 people (7.9%) since the 2006 census. There were 63 households. There were 69 males and 54 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.28 males per female. The median age was 55.6 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 12 people (9.8%) aged under 15 years, 9 (7.3%) aged 15 to 29, 60 (48.8%) aged 30 to 64, and 42 (34.1%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 95.1% European/Pākehā, 7.3% Māori, and 4.9% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities). Although some people objected to giving their religion, 56.1% had no religion, 24.4% were Christian and 4.9% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 12 (10.8%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 21 (18.9%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $24,800, compared with $31,800 nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 45 (40.5%) people were employed full-time, and 24 (21.6%) were part-time. Education Naseby Public School opened in 1865 and closed in 1994. In the early 20th century it included a district high school. The nearest schools are now at Ranfurly. In popular culture The cast and crew of the Jane Campion film The Power of the Dog stayed in Naseby while filming in Ida Valley in the Maniototo. Naseby was used for scenes in Goodbye Pork Pie and a Japanese film called The Promise. Notes Central Otago District Populated places in Otago Otago Gold Rush