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Riccarton South

Statististical Area in Christchurch Agglomeration

Contents: Population

The population development of Riccarton South 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 SouthStatististical AreaChristchurch2,3402,5202,9703,2603,7403,8804,090
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)
Males2,040
Females2,050
Age Groups (E 2025)
0-14 years550
15-64 years3,260
65+ years280
Age Distribution (E 2025)
90+ years10
80-89 years50
70-79 years130
60-69 years230
50-59 years330
40-49 years520
30-39 years800
20-29 years1,210
10-19 years450
0-9 years370
Religion (C 2023)
Anglicans57
Catholics597
Presbyterians54
Other Christian513
Maori Beliefs9
Muslims129
Buddhists93
Hindus231
No religion1,542
Place of Birth (C 2023)
New Zealand1,674
Oceania123
Europe153
Asia1,386
Other country186
Languages Spoken (*) (C 2023)
English3,291
Māori48
Samoan30
Mandarin129
Hindi114
Other Languages1,206
Ethnic Group (*) (C 2023)
European1,599
Maori270
Pacific126
Asian1,686
Other group183

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