Executive Summary
OUR PEOPLE
Age structure
Introduction Economy
Hamilton’s population is youthful with over 60% of our population under the age of 39 years. This compares to 53% of the New Zealand population. The age group with the biggest difference to the national population is 20- to 29-year-olds with 18% of Hamilton’s population in this group compared to 14% across New Zealand. This may not sound like a lot, but it equates to more than 7000 people in their twenties living in Hamilton compared to the national average and explains why Hamilton is a noticeably young and vibrant city. Hamilton has a far smaller proportion of the population in the 60+ years age bracket – just 17% compared to 22% nationally.
Hamilton is one of the most youthful places in New Zealand with a median age of 32.7 and 60% of residents under the age of 39.
Housing
Population age structure, 2021 Source: Statistics New Zealand As at 30 June 2021
Hamilton
New Zealand
Commercial
Age group 90+ 80-89 70-79 60-69 50-59
People
40-49 30-39 20-29 10-19 0-9
54
15%
10%
5%
Hamilton City Council - 2021 Hamilton Annual Economic Report
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
Central City
20%
