Age structure

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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.

Population age structure, 2021

Source: Statistics New Zealand As at 30 June 2021

Age group

90+

80-89

70-79

60-69

50-59

40-49

30-39

20-29

10-19

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20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Hamilton New Zealand

5% 10% 15% 20%