View 2023 census data for Christchurch and Canterbury.

This page contains topic totals for individuals, households, dwellings and families in Excel format, obtained from Statistics New Zealand's Aotearoa Data Explorer(external link).

We have processed raw data provided by Statistics New Zealand into Excel format to enable easier access for researchers and other users of the data in the Canterbury region. Note that some of these files are large, particularly for smaller geographic areas.

To view summary graphs and tables of data for Christchurch City and local communities, view Statistics New Zealand's Place and ethnic group summaries(external link).

Infometrics has also prepared a user-friendly interactive Census module(external link) for Christchurch City and its communities, which includes an overview for a range of geographic areas, indicator drilldowns, and comparisons between selected areas.

2023 census of population and dwellings - Information by concepts(external link) has more information about each census variable, including definition, overall quality rating and question format.

Percentages have been calculated using the appropriate denominator as recommended in the 2023 Census data user guide(external link)

These files contain information for all 18 regional councils in New Zealand. View boundary map(external link).

These files contain information for all 67 territorial authorities in New Zealand. View boundary map(external link).

These files contain information for all 232 wards in New Zealand. View boundary map(external link).

These files contain information for all 134 SA3s in Canterbury. View boundary map(external link).

These files contain information for all 329 SA2s in Canterbury. View boundary map(external link).

These files contain information for all 4,443 SA1s in Canterbury. View boundary map(external link).

Data is only for 2023 due to large file sizes, but 2013 and 2018 files can be provided upon request.

These files contain information for all 745 urban and rural classified areas in New Zealand. View boundary map(external link).

These files contain information for all 19 health board areas in New Zealand. View boundary map(external link).

Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy in processing, analysing and reporting the information provided in these files. However, Christchurch City Council gives no warranty that the information provided in these files contains no errors.

The Council shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered consequent upon the use directly, or indirectly, of the information supplied in this product.

Contact Monitor@ccc.govt.nz for further information.