Leeston
in Canterbury (South Island)
Contents: Small Urban Area
The population development of Leeston as well as related information and services (weather, Wikipedia, Google, images).
| Name | Region | Population Estimate 1996-06-30 | Population Estimate 2001-06-30 | Population Estimate 2006-06-30 | Population Estimate 2013-06-30 | Population Estimate 2018-06-30 | Population Estimate 2023-06-30 | Population Estimate 2025-06-30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeston | Canterbury | 1,300 | 1,270 | 1,370 | 1,600 | 2,290 | 2,340 | 2,470 | → |
Source: Statistics New Zealand / Te Tari Tatau.
Explanation: Settlements 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) | |
|---|---|
| Males | 1,220 |
| Females | 1,250 |
| Age Groups (E 2025) | |
|---|---|
| 0-14 years | 510 |
| 15-64 years | 1,500 |
| 65+ years | 450 |
| Age Distribution (E 2025) | |
|---|---|
| 90+ years | 10 |
| 80-89 years | 100 |
| 70-79 years | 200 |
| 60-69 years | 280 |
| 50-59 years | 310 |
| 40-49 years | 330 |
| 30-39 years | 360 |
| 20-29 years | 200 |
| 10-19 years | 350 |
| 0-9 years | 330 |