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Shirley East

Statististical Area in Christchurch Agglomeration

Contents: Population

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

Shirley EastStatististical AreaChristchurch1,6401,9902,6702,7102,7502,6602,580
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)
Males1,240
Females1,340
Age Groups (E 2025)
0-14 years360
15-64 years1,550
65+ years670
Age Distribution (E 2025)
90+ years60
80-89 years190
70-79 years260
60-69 years350
50-59 years340
40-49 years270
30-39 years330
20-29 years290
10-19 years270
0-9 years230
Religion (C 2023)
Anglicans204
Catholics300
Presbyterians126
Other Christian306
Maori Beliefs9
Muslims9
Buddhists24
Hindus33
No religion1,359
Place of Birth (C 2023)
New Zealand2,055
Oceania75
Europe198
Asia195
Other country63
Languages Spoken (*) (C 2023)
English2,508
Māori42
Samoan24
Mandarin18
Hindi18
Other Languages291
Ethnic Group (*) (C 2023)
European2,220
Maori279
Pacific99
Asian264
Other group45

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