Ashburton
in Canterbury (South Island)
Contents: Medium Urban Area
The population development of Ashburton as well as related information and services (weather, Wikipedia, Google, images).
| Name | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburton | Canterbury | 15,750 | 15,700 | 16,650 | 18,650 | 19,950 | 21,000 | 21,600 | → |
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.
Further information about the population structure:
| Gender (E 2025) | |
|---|---|
| Males | 10,600 |
| Females | 11,000 |
| Age Groups (E 2025) | |
|---|---|
| 0-14 years | 3,900 |
| 15-64 years | 12,600 |
| 65+ years | 5,000 |
| Age Distribution (E 2025) | |
|---|---|
| 90+ years | 260 |
| 80-89 years | 1,290 |
| 70-79 years | 2,260 |
| 60-69 years | 2,550 |
| 50-59 years | 2,470 |
| 40-49 years | 2,350 |
| 30-39 years | 2,940 |
| 20-29 years | 2,330 |
| 10-19 years | 2,610 |
| 0-9 years | 2,540 |