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Riccarton West

Statististical Area in Christchurch Agglomeration

Contents: Population

The population development of Riccarton West as well as related information and services (Wikipedia, Google, images).

NameStatusUrban AreaPopulation
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1996-06-30		Population
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2001-06-30		Population
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2006-06-30		Population
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2013-06-30		Population
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2018-06-30		Population
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2023-06-30		Population
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2025-06-30
Riccarton WestStatististical AreaChristchurch2,1102,3702,7803,0303,5603,9604,150
ChristchurchUrban Agglomeration316,770325,850352,380348,410377,180401,700413,550

Source: Statistics New Zealand / Te Tari Tatau.

Explanation: Statistical areas in 2025 boundaries. Population estimates for 2023 and later are based on the results of the 2023 census.

Further information about the population structure:

Gender (E 2025)
Males2,210
Females1,940
Age Groups (E 2025)
0-14 years520
15-64 years3,360
65+ years270
Age Distribution (E 2025)
90+ years10
80-89 years50
70-79 years120
60-69 years190
50-59 years260
40-49 years420
30-39 years660
20-29 years1,450
10-19 years630
0-9 years360
Religion (C 2023)
Anglicans78
Catholics489
Presbyterians60
Other Christian528
Maori Beliefs24
Muslims219
Buddhists75
Hindus165
No religion1,749
Place of Birth (C 2023)
New Zealand1,971
Oceania135
Europe186
Asia1,149
Other country183
Languages Spoken (*) (C 2023)
English3,399
Māori81
Samoan54
Mandarin147
Hindi72
Other Languages1,050
Ethnic Group (*) (C 2023)
European1,881
Maori438
Pacific192
Asian1,401
Other group198

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