Ashburton Lakes

NZDep 1
Pop 99Median age 31Ashburton District

Ashburton Lakes is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 99 and a median age of 31. Median personal income is $56K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Ashburton Lakes: NZDep decile 1 (low deprivation (affluent)).

In 2026, Ashburton Lakes recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
DeprivationDecile 1 Low
Development-100% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population99
Median Age31
Household Size
Personal Income$56K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European91.2%
Māori5.9%
Pacific Peoples2.9%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing54
Manufacturing3
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate3
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile1/10
NZDep Score898
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023