Council publishes a range of reports on social and demographic trends. These are a valuable resource for service planning, community funding, research and advocacy.
You can download copies at no cost from this website, borrow them from Rotorua Public Library, or purchase them from Council.
Here are some vital statistics:
- The total area of the Rotorua District is 2,614.9 km2.
- The district’s population was 65,901 at the 2006 Census.
- Almost 20% of the population lives in rural and lakeside areas.
- Rotorua is a visitor icon in New Zealand and overseas, due in part to its geothermal and cultural attractions. On average, there are more than 8,500 visitors per day staying in Rotorua commercial accommodation.
- There are 800 ha of reserves managed by Rotorua District Council.
- There are almost 1000kms of local roads in the district, of which almost 82% are sealed.
- The gross capital valuation is around $14.1 billion and gross land valuation is around $7.9 billion.
- Rotorua’s GDP is estimated at $2.88 billion per annum.
Today, the multicultural population of the city welcomes visitors from around the world, attracting thousands of tourists each year.