Market Insights

Christchurch Region at a Glance

Last reviewed 29 October 2026. Reviewed each quarter.

What do the public figures say about Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri?

AreaMeasureFigurePeriodSource
Christchurch CityPopulation estimate419,200June 2025Christchurch City Council
Christchurch CityBusinessesabout 48,200February 2025Christchurch City Council
Christchurch CityPeople employed238,000February 2025Christchurch City Council
Christchurch CityManufacturing employees22,100February 2025Christchurch City Council
Christchurch CityGDP$36.6 billionYear to March 2025Christchurch City Council
Selwyn DistrictPopulation growth3.9% (3,200 people)12 months to 30 June 2024Selwyn District Council, citing Stats NZ
RollestonPopulation growth9.6%12 months to 30 June 2024Selwyn District Council, citing Stats NZ
Waimakariri DistrictPopulation estimate69,000 (provisional)30 June 2024Stats NZ, via figure.nz

Sources: Christchurch City Council, Facts, stats and figures; Selwyn District Council, Selwyn still fastest growing district in the country; Stats NZ subnational population estimates, via figure.nz.

What does this page not show?

It does not show sale prices, rents, vacancy or yields, and the dates differ by source. We will add measures as we can source and date them.