E census 2006 new zealand

The 2006 New Zealand Census was conducted by Statistics New Zealand on March 7, 2006. Here are some key findings from the census:

Population:

• The estimated resident population of New Zealand on March 7, 2006, was 4,027,947.
• This represented an increase of 1.4% from the 2001 census.

Demographics:

• The population was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.
• The median age was 36.4 years, with 23.4% of the population aged 65 or older.
• The population was 74.4% European, 14.6% Maori, 11.8% Asian, and 4.2% Pacific peoples.

Households and Families:

• There were 1,444,311 households in New Zealand, with an average size of 2.7 people per household.
• 64.4% of households were family households, while 35.6% were non-family households.
• The average number of children per family was 1.9.

Income and Employment:

• The median annual income for individuals was $34,400.
• The median annual income for families was $63,400.
• 64.4% of the population aged 15-64 was employed, with 54.1% working full-time and 10.3% working part-time.

Education:

• 84.4% of the population aged 15-64 had a qualification, with 44.1% having a bachelor's degree or higher.
• 15.6% of the population aged 15-64 had no qualifications.

Housing:

• The median value of a dwelling was $240,000.
• 64.4% of households owned their own home, while 24.4% rented.
• 11.2% of households lived in a state-owned house.

Other findings:

• 83.4% of the population had access to the internet at home.
• 74.1% of households had a car or van.
• 63.4% of households had a television.
• 44.1% of households had a computer.

These are just a few of the many statistics and findings from the 2006 New Zealand Census. If you're looking for more information, you can visit the Statistics New Zealand website, which provides detailed data and analysis from the census.