Estimated 2023 town population of 21,400 growing to a projected 26,200 by 2048.
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Seen as local service centre by 60% of district population; by 2031, could be providing goods and services for about 50,000 people.
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Need for additional 20,000m² retail and 20,000m² office floorspace by 2031 to meet estimated demand from population growth.
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Business numbers increased by 27% in last 10 years and number of employees by 35%.
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Catchment stretches north to Kaikoura and Hurunui District, south to Christchurch and Selwyn District.
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Most Rangiora employees work in retail/wholesale sector; highest number of business units represent finance/professional services sector
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Rangiora is 26 minutes away from Christchurch International Airport
Rangiora is the main population centre of the Waimakariri.
It has a vibrant shopping centre, large light industrial and commercial areas and a very passionate community.
The population of Rangiora has grown rapidly over the last 10 years which has led to a growth in retail (including big-box), hospitality and boutique shopping. There are good opportunities in Rangiora for boutique retail, industrial, mid-scale commercial and professional services.
Given the nature of the widely dispersed population it is recommended that any new customer-focussed business is skilled at customer database management and social media marketing. A Rangiora location provides a customer-base that wants to support local endeavours and it is very possible to make a good profit based here.
Rangiora has a strong manufacturing and industrial sector based in the southern part of town. Plenty of land availability, a strong labour market and a proximity to New Zealand’s second largest city (20 minutes away) gives Rangiora plenty of advantages.
This page is a brief overview of the business demographics and data for Rangiora. Last updated in May 2024.
