Subnational Family and Household Projections: 2006(base) – 2031 update

Under all projection series:

• All 16 of New Zealand's regions are projected to have more couple-without-children families and one-person households in 2031 than in 2006.

• A continued decline in average household size is projected for all regions and territorial authorities between 2006 and 2031.

Under the medium series:

• All 16 of New Zealand's regions are projected to have more households in 2031 than in 2006.

• Auckland region is projected to account for almost half (48 percent) of the national growth in the number of households.

• Nine territorial authorities are projected to have fewer households in 2031 than in 2006; 29 are projected to decrease in population.