Location
View Community Board, Councillor and Ward boundary map
Population
Estimated population: 71,600 (as at 30 June 2018 population estimate).
View Excel population data [XLSX, 23 KB] for all community boards and wards.
Projected population based on 2013 figures:
2018 |
2023 |
2028 |
2033 |
2028 |
2043 |
70,000 |
71,900 |
73,600 |
75,300 |
76,600 |
77,700 |
Note: Annual growth since 2013 has been higher than anticipated, and the estimated population has already exceeded the projected 2018 population.
Facilities and amenities
- 2 Council libraries: Fendalton,(external link) Bishopdale(external link)
- 1 Council service centre: Fendalton
- 123 Council parks: 97 local/community parks, 16 sports parks, 4 regional parks, 6 garden and heritage parks
- 2 cemeteries
- 10 Council owned social housing complexes with 206 units
- 7 shopping centres:
- 29 schools: 19 primary, 3 intermediate, 3 secondary, 3 composite Year 1-13, 1 special
- 1 private hospital: St George’s(external link)
- 1 charity hospital: Canterbury Charity Hospital(external link)
- Approximately 9300 businesses employing 39,700 people (2018)
- Multiple major sport and recreation amenities: Jellie Park Rec and Sport Centre, McLeans Island,(external link) Christchurch Football Academy,(external link) Christchurch Airport,(external link) The Groynes, Nunweek Park.
Ward profiles
Based on data from Statistics New Zealand
Harewood Ward
Population, dwelling, household and family information
Waimairi Ward
Population, dwelling, household and family information