Demographics & Census
Source
Section titled “Source”Census & Statistics Department publishes district-level population, income, and household data.
- URL:
https://www.censtatd.gov.hk/en/web_table.html?id=110-02001 - Format: XLSX
- Update: Annual (Census every 5 years, by-census in between)
Key Metrics
Section titled “Key Metrics”| Indicator | Central & Western | HK Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | ~240,000 | — |
| Median household income | HKD 41,400/mo | ~HKD 35,000/mo |
| Median age | 42 | 44.3 |
| % aged 65+ | ~18% | ~20% |
| % non-Chinese | ~8% | ~5% |
| One-person households | ~28% | ~18% |
| Density | ~19,300/km² | ~6,800/km² |
Why It Matters
Section titled “Why It Matters”Demographics tell you who your customers are, not just how many:
- High one-person households → more eating out, solo-friendly spaces
- Above-average income → can support mid-range pricing (HKD 60-100)
- 18% elderly → demand for traditional Cantonese, affordable meals
- 8% non-Chinese → demand for international cuisine
Geodemographic Segments for Sheung Wan
Section titled “Geodemographic Segments for Sheung Wan”| Segment | Size | Dining Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Office workers | ~80,000 (Central corridor) | Mon-Fri lunch, HKD 60-90, speed matters |
| Elderly locals | ~4,000 (tong lau residents) | Daily, HKD 30-50, habitual, traditional |
| Young professionals | ~8,000 (new buildings) | Evenings + weekends, HKD 80-150, discovery-driven |
| Foreign domestic workers | ~2,000 (Sunday only) | Sunday, HKD 50-70, Filipino/SE Asian preference |
| Tourists | Variable (Man Mo Temple, PMQ) | Irregular, HKD 100+, Instagram-motivated |