Population
- In 2018, the population of Riccarton ward was 24,100. This was 7 per cent of Christchurch City's population.
- Between 2013 and 2018, this ward's population increased by approximately 1,500 people, or 7 per cent. Christchurch City's population increased by 8 per cent.
Area | 2006 | 2013 | 2018 | % change 2013-2018 |
Riccarton ward | 20,800 | 22,600 | 24,100 | 7% |
Christchurch City | 348,500 | 341,500 | 369,000 | 8% |
Population statistics - user guide(external link) provides an overview of the different population statistics produced by Statistics New Zealand(external link).