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District statistics

Census

A census is carried out every five years to find out about the people who live in New Zealand. The most recent census was done in 2023. Below is the statistical information for New Plymouth, Taranaki and the rest of New Zealand based on this census. You can find out more on the Statistics New Zealand website.

 

Population statistics

Total population

  • 87,000 people usually live in New Plymouth District. This is an increase of 6,321 people since the 2018 Census.
  • 48.9% of the population are male and 50.8% are female.
  • New Plymouth District has 1.7 percent of New Zealand's population.

Māori population

  • 17,358 Māori usually live in New Plymouth District. This is an increase of 2,988 people since the 2018 Census.
  •  1.9 percent of New Zealand's Māori population usually live in New Plymouth District.


Statistics are from the 2023 Census.

Our people

  • The median age of New Plymouth residents is 38.1 years old.
  • 4% of people speak Te Reo Māori.
  • 42.1% of residents are married and 43.2% are non-partnered.
  • 17.1% of New Plymouth residents were born outside of New Zealand, with the biggest group, about 30%, coming from the UK and Ireland. 


Statistics are from the 2023 Census.

Our lifestyle

  • There are 36,060 private dwellings in the New Plymouth district.
  • 60.6% of residents live in an owned or partly owned house.
  • The median income in New Plymouth is $39,200. 
  • 18.1% of people living in New Plymouth are in full-time study
  • 75.6% of people drive to work, 5.5% walk, jog or cycle and 16.8% work from home.
  • 89.8% of residents have access to the internet and 94% have a cellphone.


Statistics are from the 2023 Census.

New Plymouth District usually resident population

Source: Census - Department of Statistics.

Page last updated: 10:11am Thu 09 January 2025

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