New Plymouth Central covers 1.26 km2 (0.49 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 1,250 as of June 2024,[2] with a population density of 992 people per km2.

The percentage of people born overseas was 25.9, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 49.7% had no religion, 33.5% were Christian, 0.8% had Māori religious beliefs, 3.2% were Hindu, 1.4% were Muslim, 1.6% were Buddhist and 3.8% had other religions.

The median income was $31,900, compared with $31,800 nationally.

[4] It covers an area of 4,530 m², with 125 shops including Farmers.