answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 38.7% had no religion, 37.4% were Christian, 0.6% had Māori religious beliefs, 9.8% were Hindu, 3.1% were Muslim, 3.7% were Buddhist and 3.1% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 93 (21.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 39 (8.9%) people had no formal qualifications. 81 people (18.5%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 294 (67.1%) people were employed full-time, 39 (8.9%) were part-time, and 18 (4.1%) were unemployed. Governance The area is under local governance of the Auckland Council, and is located to the south-east of the Auckland city centre. Economy East Tāmaki is the largest industrial precinct in Auckland, a manufacturing and distribution hub of 2,000 businesses contributing $3 billion for the New Zealand economy each year, $19 million in rates annually, and 30,000 jobs with projected jobs of 45,000 on completion of Highbrook Business Park. It is consistently one of Auckland’s highest performing industrial property areas, and has a higher growth rate than the regional average. References External links Photographs of East Tāmaki held in Auckland Libraries' heritage collections. Suburbs of Auckland Populated places on the Tāmaki River Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area Howick Local Board Area