More Skilled Professionals Choosing To Commute To Hamilton
Data captured on Census night in 2023 reveal about 22,100 people commute into Hamilton for work, while 13,100 travel outside the city for employment. Most inbound commuters (83%) come from neighbouring Waikato and Waipaa districts.
Census data recorded in 2018 and 2023 show Hamilton experienced a sharp rise in commuter activity. The number of people commuting into the city increased by about 7700, while outbound commuting rose by about 7600. During the same period, employment opportunities in Hamilton expanded by about 13,500 jobs, underscoring the city's growing economic appeal.
Inbound commuters most commonly work in healthcare, manufacturing, and construction, while outbound commuters are mostly employed in construction, manufacturing, and education.
The data shows that Hamilton is attracting highly skilled workers, with 50% of inbound commuters working in managerial and professional roles, compared to 40% of outbound commuters.
Most commuters earn between $50,000 and $100,000 annually, with inbound commuters more likely to be high-income earners. The most common inbound occupations include specialist managers and health professionals, indicating that high-skilled workers are more likely to commute than other professions.
Greg Carstens, Unit Director Commercial and Analytics, says this data is vital for strategic planning.
'These insights are essential to support Council decisions around land use, zoning, and infrastructure investment to attract the right businesses and talent, while addressing population growth and development capacity constraints.
'By leveraging this data, we can plan strategically to respond to growth and continue supporting economic growth in the region."
Although Hamilton attracts more qualified workers than it sends out, the city demonstrates a demand for workers across all qualification levels, reflecting a diverse labour market that offers opportunities for individuals with a broad range of backgrounds.
This data is a snapshot taken on Census night in 2023 (7 March) and 2018 (6 March). It considers everyone who works in Hamilton but lives outside the city. Hamilton City Council's transport data supports the Census figure, revealing about 22,000 people travel into Hamilton between 7am and 9am on weekdays.
All data is sourced from Stats NZ's Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI) lab, which is only available to researchers and is confidential to protect the identity of individuals.
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