Information for the ward based on Statistics New Zealand census and population data
To print, expand the drop-down arrows for the topics of interest and then select the printer icon at the top right of this page. Population statistics produced by Statistics New Zealand include census counts, population estimates and population projections. 'Frequently asked questions'(external link) provides information on commonly asked questions about population statistics. Age Groups Estimates, 2013 Projected Age Groups, 2013(base)-2043 Ethnic Groups, 2013 Total population aged 15 years and over Total population aged 15 years and over Highest Qualification (people aged 15 years and over), 2013 Total population aged 15 years and over Occupation (employed people aged 15 years and over), 2013 Personal Income (people aged 15 years and over), 2013 Population by Deprivation Index Decile, 2013 Meshblock Deprivation Map, 2013 Household Composition, 2013 Family Type, 2013 The most recent census was held on Tuesday, 5 March 2013 and the next census will take place in March 2018. The Census of Population and Dwellings(external link) is the official count of people and dwellings in New Zealand undertaken by Statistics New Zealand. It provides a snapshot of our society at a point in time. Information from the census is used to help make decisions about which services are needed and where they should be, such as hospitals, kōhanga reo, schools, roads, public transport, and recreational facilities. Census information is used by councils, community groups, iwi, and businesses to plan for the future. Note: This time series is irregular. Because the 2011 Census was cancelled after the Canterbury earthquake on 22 February 2011, the gap between this census and the last one is seven years. The change in the data between 2006 and 2013 may be greater than in the usual five-year gap between censuses. Be careful when comparing trends. This data has been randomly rounded to protect confidentiality. Individual figures may not add up to totals, and values for the same data may vary in different text, tables and graphs. For areas with small populations, the data may not look as expected because of this rounding. The annual estimated resident population of an area (at 30 June each year) is based on the census usually resident population count at 5 March 2013, and adjusted for: Census counts are not directly comparable with Statistics New Zealand's regularly published population estimates because of this adjustment. These population projections have the estimated resident population at 30 June 2013 as a base, and cover the period to 2043 at five-year intervals. The ward projections were part of a customised dataset prepared for Christchurch City Council in 2016 by Statistics New Zealand. The figures for Christchurch City were released in February 2015, and the ward projections are based on this release. In some instances, annual population growth since 2013 has been higher than projected, and by 2016 some wards had already exceeded the projected 2018 population. Updated figures for Christchurch City only were released in December 2016(external link), which supersede the February 2015 release figures. Ward figures were not updated and because they are based on the February 2015 release city-wide total, all figures presented in the above sections (including for Christchurch City total) are at February 2015. These demographic projections are not predictions. They represent the statistical outcomes of various combinations of selected assumptions about future changes in the dynamics of population change. These assumptions are formulated from the latest demographic trends and patterns, as well as international experiences. Future trends in fertility, mortality, and migration and their determinants are uncertain, so Statistics NZ derives a range of projections. However, because of space restrictions, only the mid-range projection is given for each. In general, the mid-range projection conveys the broad features of likely future dynamics and patterns. The projections do not take into account non-demographic factors such as war, catastrophe, and major government decisions (eg changes to immigration policy, changes to age of eligibility for national superannuation) that may invalidate the projections. Population trends and patterns are monitored regularly and the projections are updated every 2–3 years to include new demographic evidence and developments to methods. The 2013 deprivation index(external link) is developed by researchers at the Department of Public Health, University of Otago (Wellington). It combines nine variables from the 2013 census which reflect dimensions of socio-economic deprivation. Deprivation scores apply to areas rather than individual people. The deprivation index is developed with three principal purposes in mind:Population
Historic and current population
Area
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
% change 2013-2018
Innes
23,300
23,400
23,500
23,800
24,200
24,700
6%
Christchurch City
356,700
361,900
367,800
375,000
381,500
388,500
8.9%
Note: The estimated resident population at 30 June 2013 differs from the 5 March 2013 census count for the following reasons: The estimate takes into account residents missed by the census (net undercount); it INCLUDES residents temporarily overseas on census night; and it takes into account population change (births, deaths and migration) between March and June of the same year.
Projected population: 2013 to 2043
Area
2013
2018
2023
2028
2033
2038
2043
Innes
23,300
25,100
25,900
27,300
28,700
29,900
31,200
Christchurch City
356,700
379,400
393,100
406,100
417,800
428,000
436,800
Population projections use population estimates (at 30 June 2013) as a starting point, and are an indication of future demographic change based on assumptions about future demographic behaviour. The medium series is considered by Statistics New Zealand to be the most suitable for assessing future population change.
Further information about population data
Age
Life-cycle age groups
Age group projections, 2013(base)-2043
Cultural Diversity
Ethnic groups
Note: Includes all people who stated each ethnic group, whether as their only ethnic group or as one of several. Where a person reported more than one ethnic group, they have been counted in each applicable group. As a result percentages do not add up to 100. MELAA = Middle Eastern, Latin American and African. The vast majority of people counted in 'Other Ethnicity' recorded ''New Zealander'' on their census form.
Birthplace
Languages spoken
Relationship status
Qualifications
Work
Income and Deprivation
Personal income
Deprivation
The 2013 deprivation index(external link) is developed by researchers at the University of Otago, and combines nine variables from the 2013 census which reflect dimensions of socio-economic deprivation. Deprivation scores apply to areas rather than individual people. The deprivation index is developed with three principal purposes in mind:
Dwellings
Number of private occupied dwellings counted
Number of unoccupied dwellings counted
Households
Household composition
Families
Family type
Phone and Internet Access
Transport
Access to motor vehicles
Main means of travel to work
Housing
Home ownership
Renter households
Information about data
Census, as at 5 March 2013
Population Estimates, at 30 June 2013 - 2016
Frequently asked questions about population statistics can be found here(external link).
Population Projections, 2013(base)-2043
Frequently asked questions about population statistics can be found here(external link).
Deprivation Index, 2013
Further information about the deprivation index can be found here.(external link)
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