Gisborne
Regional Council Area in North Island
Regional Council Area
The population development of Gisborne.
| Name | Status | Population Estimate 1996-06-30 | Population Estimate 2001-06-30 | Population Estimate 2006-06-30 | Population Estimate 2013-06-30 | Population Estimate 2018-06-30 | Population Estimate 2023-06-30 | Population Estimate 2025-06-30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gisborne | Regional Council Area | 47,200 | 45,500 | 46,000 | 47,000 | 49,500 | 52,300 | 52,700 | → |
| North Island (Te Ika-a-Māui) | Island | 2,810,100 | 2,944,300 | 3,185,100 | 3,398,700 | 3,753,700 | 3,973,400 | 4,067,400 |
Contents: Settlements
The population development of the settlements in Gisborne.
icon links to further information about a selected place including its population structure (gender, age groups, age distribution).| Name | Status | Region | Population Estimate 1996-06-30 | Population Estimate 2001-06-30 | Population Estimate 2006-06-30 | Population Estimate 2013-06-30 | Population Estimate 2018-06-30 | Population Estimate 2023-06-30 | Population Estimate 2025-06-30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gisborne | Large Urban Area | Gisborne | 32,600 | 31,800 | 32,400 | 33,700 | 36,200 | 37,800 | 38,100 | → |
| Hicks Bay | Rural Settlement | Gisborne | 170 | 150 | 150 | 170 | 170 | 190 | 190 | → |
| Manutūkē | Rural Settlement | Gisborne | 530 | 460 | 430 | 410 | 420 | 460 | 460 | → |
| Pātūtahi | Rural Settlement | Gisborne | 320 | 330 | 350 | 340 | 340 | 350 | 350 | → |
| Ruatōria | Rural Settlement | Gisborne | 860 | 840 | 750 | 790 | 800 | 890 | 910 | → |
| Te Araroa | Rural Settlement | Gisborne | 200 | 180 | 170 | 180 | 160 | 150 | 150 | → |
| Te Karaka | Rural Settlement | Gisborne | 620 | 580 | 570 | 520 | 550 | 590 | 600 | → |
| Tokomaru Bay | Rural Settlement | Gisborne | 550 | 540 | 520 | 470 | 470 | 480 | 490 | → |
| Tolaga Bay | Rural Settlement | Gisborne | 900 | 890 | 840 | 810 | 870 | 970 | 980 | → |
Source: Statistics New Zealand / Te Tari Tatau.
Explanation: Settlements in 2025 boundaries. Population estimates for 2023 and later are based on the results of the 2023 census.