2013 Census "Spotlight on Greater Christchurch"

Spotlight on greater Christchurch 2013 O CENSUS On 4 September 2010, Canterbury residents Earthquakes of magnitude 6 and above in greater Christchurch Magnitude woke to a magnitude 7.1 earthquake centred near Darfield, 40km west of Christchurch city. This was the first in a series of quakes that shook the region over the following months and years. 2006 • Census 2013 Census 4 September 2010 Magnitude 7.1 22 February 2011 Magnitude 6.3 The most destructive quake, on 22 February 2011, was 6.3 in magnitude and centred in the Port Hills area. This infographic highlights some of the key changes in greater Christchurch since the 2006 Census. ||||||| Population The changing population of greater Christchurch. +2.6% -4.0% 52.3% The population increase since 2006. Less than the national average of 5.3 percent. The decrease in children aged 5-14 years since 2006. Greater than the national decrease of 3.2 percent. The percentage of people aged 15-29 years who are male. Up from 50.5 percent in 2006 and higher than the national average of 49.9 percent. Overseas-born residents of greater Christchurch who moved to New Zealand after March 2011 Six most common birthplaces 2,085 England 1,320 People's Republic of China 1,080 942 915 867 Philippines India Australia Ireland Dwellings Christchurch city enlargement As a result of the earthquakes, the increase in unoccupied dwellings in greater Christchurch was 81.1 percent, much higher than the national average of 16.4 percent. Change in number of unoccupied dwellings By greater Christchurch area unit 2006-2013 Censuses +16.4% +77.7% Waimakariri district New Zealand 10km +26.3% Key Change in number of unoccupied dwellings Selwyn district More than 200% O Territorial authority 100.1% to 200% Area unit 0.1% to 100% +88.4% Red zone -49.9% to 0% Christchurch city -50% or more 80km Airport Cathedral Gondola ДД ДД Д Industry l in 8 In greater Christchurch, construction replaced manufacturing as the most common industry. Nationally, health care and social assistance replaced manufacturing. employed adults work in construction in greater Christchurch. Change in greater Christchurch's top five industries 2006-2013 Censuses 2006 2013 27,960 i| Manufacturing ConstructionLi 25,764 -17% Retail trade Manufacturing |i 23,268 Health care and social assistance Retail trade Health care and social assistance +59% Professional, scientific, and technical services Professional, scientific, and technical services 16,170 i| Construction Workplace Key Change in the number of workers As a result of the earthquakes, over half of the workers left central Christchurch city. More than 3,000 Area unit 1,501 to 3,000 Combined area units 1 to 1,500 Red zone -1,499 to 0 Change in the number of workers By greater Christchurch area unit -2,999 to -1,500 -3,000 or more 2006-2013 Censuses +6,558 Increase in the number of workers near the airport -19,794 Decrease in the number of workers in central Christchurch city +6,675 Increase in the number of workers south-west 4km of the city centre As workplace addresses have changed, occupations have concentrated in different areas of greater Christchurch. Cathedral Square Biggest decrease in all individual occupations. Yaldhurst Middleton Biggest increase in technicians and trades workers as well as Biggest increase in managers and professionals. community and personal service workers. A Airport University of Canterbury Riccarton Mall Botanic Gardens Cathedral Avon River Gondola Occupation +6.9% 4.7% +22.6% The increase in technicians and The unemployment rate in greater The increase in people who drove a company vehicle to work since trades workers since 2006. Higher than the national average, which decreased 5.8 percent. Christchurch. Less than the national average of 7.1 percent. 2006. Visit our website for more information www.stats.govt.nz/census Note: All results in this infographic exclude responses that cannot be classified (eg 'not stated', 'response unidentifiable', 'response outside scope'). This data has been randomly rounded to protect confidentiality. Individual figures may not add up to totals. Statistics New Zealand TATAURANGA AOTEAROA Sources: Statistics New Zealand, GeoNet (earthquake data), Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (red zones).