Maoribank is a suburb of Upper Hutt, located 2–3 km east-northeast of the city centre.

[3] It is located at the base of the Eastern Hutt Valley Hills, on a slight incline.

[4] Maoribank is serviced by the Te Marua commuter bus route (#112), operated by Metlink.

[5] The Wairarapa Connection train on the Wairarapa Line goes through Maoribank but does not stop; the Maoribank Tunnel under Mount Marua Drive (539 metres or 1,767 feet long) was built during construction of the Rimutaka Tunnel in 1953–54.

[6] Maoribank statistical area covers 3.49 km2 (1.35 sq mi)[1] and includes Timberlea.