Balcairn is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 2,490 and a median age of 49. Median personal income is $36K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Livability indicators for Balcairn: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 448.
In 2026, Balcairn recorded 1 building approval (0 houses, 1 unit), down 87.5% year-on-year.
Balcairn is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 2,490 and a median age of 49. Median personal income is $36K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Livability indicators for Balcairn: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 448.
In 2026, Balcairn recorded 1 building approval (0 houses, 1 unit), down 87.5% year-on-year.