into anti-flooding measures around the creek. Demographics Wesley covers and had an estimated population of as of with a population density of people per km2. Wesley had a population of 5,652 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 282 people (5.3%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 489 people (9.5%) since the 2006 census. There were 1,491 households, comprising 2,889 males and 2,760 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.05 males per female, with 1,296 people (22.9%) aged under 15 years, 1,605 (28.4%) aged 15 to 29, 2,241 (39.6%) aged 30 to 64, and 504 (8.9%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 18.4% European/Pākehā, 8.8% Māori, 38.3% Pacific peoples, 37.5% Asian, and 8.2% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas was 50.5, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 23.5% had no religion, 43.9% were Christian, 0.3% had Māori religious beliefs, 8.1% were Hindu, 15.0% were Muslim, 1.9% were Buddhist and 2.3% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 927 (21.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 798 (18.3%) people had no formal qualifications. 315 people (7.2%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,848 (42.4%) people were employed full-time, 612 (14.0%) were part-time, and 291 (6.7%) were unemployed. Landmarks and amenities The Hinaki Eel Trap Bridge, which crosses the Oakley Creek. Mt Roskill War Memorial Hall, in War Memorial Park. The Oakley Creek, a major stream on the Auckland isthmus. The creek is bordered by a number of public parks, including the War Memorial Park, Walmsley Park and Underwood Park. The Wesley Community Centre, Opening in 2003, the building won the New Zealand Institute of Architects Regional Award, and an award from the Concrete Society. Education Wesley Intermediate is an intermediate school (years 7–8) with a roll of , which opened in 1953. Wesley Primary School is a contributing primary school (years 1–6) with a roll of , which was opened in 1951. Both schools are coeducational. Rolls are as of Local state or state-integrated secondary schools include Mount Albert Grammar School, Marist College and St Peter's College. Local government The first local government in the area was the Mt Roskill Highway Board, that formed on 7 August 1868 to administer