Avonside

NZDep 10
Pop 1,719Median age 36Christchurch City

Avonside is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 1,719 and a median age of 36. Median personal income is $30K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Avonside is $190 (190 houses, 90 units). This represents approximately 33% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Avonside: NZDep decile 10 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 513.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability33% Moderate
School QualityEQI 513 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 10 High
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$190
House Rent /wk$190
Unit Rent /wk$90
Rent-to-Income32.7%
Lodgements21
1/10/2024
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,719
Median Age36
Household Size
Personal Income$30K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European61.7%
Māori18.0%
Pacific Peoples10.5%
Asian8.4%
MELAA1.5%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction111
Health Care and Social Assistance87
Retail Trade75
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI513
Total Students280
State1
Whītau SchoolContributing · State · EQI 513 · 280 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile10/10
NZDep Score1156
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023