Statistics & Demographics

2006 Census Statistics

Rodney District Council has some information from the 2006 census available to the public through the website.  However, if the information you are looking for does not appear here, you can also find statistical information on the Statistics New Zealand website or you may contact the Statistics New Zealand Information Centre on 0508 525 525 or email info@stats.govt.nz.

2006 Census - Total Population and Dwellings

The 2006 Census showed that the Rodney District has a usually resident population of 89,601.

 Ward Census Usually Resident Population Total Occupied Dwellings Total Unoccupied Dwellings Total Dwellings

 Northern
Ward

20,340 7,839 3,174 11,013

 HBC Ward

39,042 15,279 2,196 17,475

 Central Ward

7,086 2,349 207 2,556

 Western Ward

23,133 8,016 732 8,748

 TOTAL

89,601 33,483 6,309 39,792

To see total population dwelling counts for other local authorities, visit www.statistics.govt.nz

To view a map of the Rodney District showing the population spread, click here.  (4.23m)

Statistics New Zealand estimate that the June 2008 population of the Rodney District is 96,400.  For further information on the estimates please click here.  

2006 Census - Demographics

Rodney District Council has produced a brochure with information from the 2006 Census on the Rodney District as a whole and comparing its demographics to the Auckland Region and the rest of New Zealand.  The information covers:

  • Population & dwellings
  • Marital status
  • Education
  • Phones, net and fax
  • Age and gender
  • Work
  • Income
  • Transport
  • Cultural diversity
  • Families
  • Households
  • Housing

View brochure: Rodney District - The people of Rodney in 2006
Map of median age across Rodney District  (4.23m)

For further maps incorporating census and other data, please see the Planning Rodney supporting information.

2006 Census - Population Projections

The Rodney Growth Model (August 2008) projects dwelling and population growth for all parts of the District out to 2051, using the 2006 New Zealand Census as a base.  It uses a long-term population projection for the whole of Rodney District of 194,000 people and distributes this according to the dwelling capacities already available or expected to be available in various parts of the District by virtue of District Plan zonings, structure plans or other planning initiatives.

The following links display population projection estimates for the Planning Area Units of Rodney District.  The map illustrates the boundaries of each Planning Area Unit.  Please note that these figures are population projection estimates based on the 2006 census and should be used as a guide only. 

Rodney District Planning Area Units  (2.4mb)
Rodney District Population Projections   (2.17mb)

2006 Census - Census Area Units

Statistics New Zealand divides the Rodney District into 37 Census Area Units (CAU's).

To see a summary of population and growth in Rodney District by Census Area Unit including a map of the Rodney District Census Area Units view the link below.

2006 Census population of Rodney District

To see demographic details for the different CAUs within Rodney,  visit Quick Stats on the Statistics New Zealand Website.  Just click on the town to get statistics.

2006 Census - Planning Area Units

The whole of Rodney District is divided into 117 Planning Area Units (PAUs) for the purpose of analysing the census data.  PAUs are smaller than CAUs.

View the usually resident population in 2006 of the PAUs

View map showing the PAU boundaries

Quality of Life Survey 

Overall perceptions of quality of life in Rodney District are higher than anywhere else in the country according to a national Quality of Life survey of New Zealanders.

Rodney residents also rated their overall health as the highest in New Zealand and had some of the highest levels of emotional wellbeing and satisfaction with life. Stress levels were lower than anywhere else in NZ.

The Quality of Life survey measures and evaluates the perceptions of overall quality of life for 12 local authorities in New Zealand. The purpose of the survey is to give councils and national agencies information that will enable to them to actively improve the quality of life that people experience.

 Section File size
 Part 1 - Executive Summary   (155k)
 Part 2 - Research Design   (167k)
 Part 3 - Quality of Life   (115k)
 Part 4 - Health and Well-being   (844k)
 Part 5 - Crime and Safety   (1.2m)
 Part 6 - Community, Culture and Social Networks   (1.4m)
 Part 7 - Council Processes   (409k)
 Part 8 - Built Environment   (1m)
 Part 9 - Public Transport   (722k)
 Part 10 - Lifestyle; Work and Study   (675k)
 Apppendix 1 - Responses to open ended questions   (891k)

Annual Survey of Residents

The Rodney District Council Annual Residents Survey is a random survey of both rate-paying and non-ratepaying residents across the Rodney region. The results from the past 2 annual surveys are available below.

2008 Survey

The key findings of the 2008 survey are available for download below.
Annual Residents Survey 2008 Key Findings  (232k)

2007 Survey

The key findings of the 2007 survey are available for download below.
Annual Residents Survey 2007 Key Findings  (382k)

2006 Survey

The key findings of the 2006 survey are available for download below.
Annual Residents Survey 2006  (311k)

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