 Work on housing began in 2011 with two schools and a marine industry cluster (boat & yacht building) also planned.Hobsonville, comprising the statistical areas of Hobsonville and Hobsonville Point, had a population of 4,938 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 3,348 people (210.6%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 3,330 people (207.1%) since the 2006 census.There were 1,812 households.