Auckland | Wellington | Christchurch | NI Cities | SI Cities
We compare New Zealand’s cities. New Zealand’s 2011 Census was delayed until March 2013 following the Christchurch earthquake, therefore some data is not as up to date as usual.
Auckland
| City | Location Finder |
Total Population |
People’s Ethnicity from Census Note |
Percentage People Born Overseas |
Median House Price May 2012 Note |
Median Personal Income 2006 Note |
| Auckland North Shore |
 |
226,000 | New Zealander 10% European 67% Maori 6% Pacific 3% Asian 19% Other 2% |
40% | $590,000 | $29,100 |
| Auckland West |
|
205,000 | New Zealander 8% European 59% Maori 13% Pacific 15% Asian 16% Other 2% |
32% | $401,000 | $26,100 |
| Auckland City |
|
577,000 | New Zealander 8% European 54% Maori 8% Pacific 13% Asian 24% Other 2% |
38% | $520,500 | $28,000 |
| Auckland South |
|
480,000 | New Zealander 5% European 41% Maori 15% Pacific 28% Asian 21% Other 2% |
38% | $457,000 | $24,200 |
Household Incomes
In 2011, median household incomes in New Zealand ranged from $73,996 per annum in the Auckland region to $54,288 per annum in Northland.
In 2011, the average household income in Wellington was $88,972; Auckland was $86,632; and Canterbury was $79,092.
In 2011, New Zealand’s median annual household income was $67,028.
In 2011, New Zealand’s average household income (from all sources of income) was $79,300.
Other Northern Cities
| City | Location Finder |
Total Population |
People’s Ethnicity from Census Note |
Percentage People Born Overseas |
Median House Price May 2012 Note |
Median Personal Income 2006 Note |
| Whangarei District |  |
79,000 | New Zealander 12% European 72% Maori 25% Pacific 2% Asian 2% Other < 1% |
14% | $310,000 | $22,500 |
| Hamilton City |  |
141,000 | New Zealander 11% European 65% Maori 20% Pacific 4% Asian 11% Other 1% |
21% | $335,000 | $24,000 |
| Tauranga City |  |
113,000 | New Zealander 14% European 75% Maori 16% Pacific 2% Asian 3% Other 1% |
16% | $356,000 | $23,200 |
Central Cities
| City | Location Finder |
Total Population |
People’s Ethnicity from Census Note |
Percentage People Born Overseas |
Median House Price May 2012 Note |
Median Personal Income 2006 Note |
| New Plymouth District |
 |
72,000 | New Zealander 14% European 77% Maori 14% Pacific 1% Asian 3% Other < 1% |
13% | $318,000 | $22,800 |
| Napier City |  |
57,000 | New Zealander 14% European 72% Maori 18% Pacific 3% Asian 3% Other < 1% |
14% | $283,000 | $22,700 |
| Palmerston North City |
 |
80,000 | New Zealander 17% European 71% Maori 15% Pacific 4% Asian 7% Other 1% |
17% | $268,000 | $23,100 |
| Wellington City |  |
196,000 | New Zealander 11% European 70% Maori 8% Pacific 5% Asian 13% Other 2% |
27% | $385,000 | $32,500 |
South Island Cities
| City | Location Finder |
Total Population |
People’s Ethnicity from Census Note |
Percentage People Born Overseas |
Median House Price May 2012 Note |
Median Personal Income 2006 Note |
| Nelson |  |
45,000 | New Zealander 14% European 80% Maori 9% Pacific 2% Asian 3% Other < 1% |
18% | $324,000 | $23,100 |
| Christchurch |  |
373,000 | New Zealander 13% European 75% Maori 8% Pacific 3% Asian 8% Other < 1% |
20% | $349,000 | $23,400 |
| Dunedin |  |
124,000 | New Zealander 14% European 79% Maori 6% Pacific 2% Asian 5% Other < 1% |
16% | $250,000 | $19,400 |
| Invercargill |  |
52,000 | New Zealander 15% European 78% Maori 14% Pacific 3% Asian 2% Other < 1% |
8% | $194,000 | $22,000 |
I like New Zealand very much, I also would like to live as a British-Kiwi one day, but median (middle) house price isn’t very descriptive. Average house price would be better. But also, does house include apartments e.t.c? Also, what does the money you pay for a house get you?
Thanks for your comment. Average prices are shown here: http://www.enz.org/new-zealand-house-prices.html. House prices are for houses, not apartments.
I am wondering what are the rates of people of african decent in NZ. I am an African-American with a white spouse, here in the USA that is not always welcomed. Am interested in life in NZ and wondering what it would be like for a black and white couple there…
Hi Anjanette, Auckland is a cosmopolitan city and the people come from all parts of the world – it is multi-racial. They are more open minded than some of the people in other cities. People of African origin are seldom seen in Tauranga or Hamilton. I have been here three and a half years. I myself am Anglo Indian (ie mixed race) and in smaller towns I was welcome but I felt like I didn’t fit in. I am happier in Auckland.
I have no clue how Kiwis would react to a mixed race couple but I hope this helps.
Being a couple of mixed colour or race is of no consequence in New Zealand .
Just don’t bring personal prejudices with you and be prepared to assimilate and accepting of our way of life.