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Population and statistics

At a glance: what the 2006 Census told us about our region

  • The population was 1,303,068
  • It's home to one third (32.4%) of the national population
  • Our region's population has grown by 12.4% since the 2001 Census
  • Just over a third (37%) were born overseas
  • Our population is mainly made up of 11.1% Maori, 14.4% Pacific peoples, 18.9% per cent Asian and 56.5% European. 8% identified themselves as New Zealanders. 

2006 Census Series

We have prepared a series of reports that outline the main characteristics of the Auckland region population. They're a vital planning tool for the ARC.

For a colourful and topical overview, you may want to read the report 'People of the Auckland region'









People of the Auckland region 2006 (1.1 MB PDF)


For more specific information, you can try these publications:

Overview of initial results Census 2006 (384.5 KB PDF)

Employment in the Auckland region 2006 (830.6 KB PDF)

Growth of Auckland region - Dynamics of Population Change 2001-2006 (1.6 MB PDF)

Housing and Households in the Auckland Region 2006 (2.5 MB PDF)

Immigration and Ethnicity in the Auckland region 2006 (1.7 MB PDF)

Pacific Peoples in the Auckland Region 2006 (504.5 KB PDF)

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