96,678 people live in Whangarei

This infographic provides an overview of the Census 2023 data for Whangarei including key statistics and trends to help describe the changes in our communities.

The population for Whangarei has grown by 6.3%, or  5,718 more people, compared with the previous census in 2018. Over the last decade, since 2013, Whangarei has grown by 25.6% or 19,683 more people.

The population of Whangarei represents 49.8% of the total population in Taitokerau/Northland. Those living in the Far North District are 36.8% of the total region’s population, with 13.3% living in Kaipara.

Whangarei is home to 24,948 tamariki, representing a vibrant community full of potential. Many live in Kamo, Raumanga, and Tikipunga, each adding to our local culture and diversity.

Whangarei population of tamariki aged 0 to 19

Whangarei is leading in the youth demographic, with 51.8% of the region’s population aged 0 to 19, living here. In contrast, the Far North has 38.4%, while Kaipara has a much smaller percentage at 9.8%. Whangarei clearly stands out as a hub for young people!

The single largest age group is tamariki aged 12 years of age - 1,455 live in Whangarei. They are mostly hanging out in Tikipunga North and South, which also take the top spot for the highest number of tamariki of all age groups. Hot on their heels are Kamo East and Raumanga.

12,066 tamariki Māori live in Whangarei, showcasing unparalleled potential, many living in Raumanga and Otangarei

The largest neighbourhood of tamairki Maori reside in Raumanga, hot on the heels are Otangarei, then Tikipunga South, Kamo East and Tikipunga North.

The single largest age group for tamairki Māori in Whangarei are aged 10 to 14, almost 40%. Most live in Kamo East, Otangarei, Tikipunga South and North, Tawera and Morningside.

Whangarei Tamariki Māori aged 0-19

Māori are 35% of the total population of children in Whangarei. This is the same proportion as Census 2018. The proportion of Pakeha/European children is 52% down from 54% in 2018. 

Since the 2018 Census the number of tamariki Māori have increased by 5.48%. Over the same period,  the numbers of Pacifica children has increased by 11%, while the number of Asian children is up 27% and the number of Pakeha children is up 2%.