Burwood South

NZDep 5
Pop 3,558Median age 36Christchurch City

Burwood South is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 3,558 and a median age of 36. Median personal income is $42K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for Burwood South: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation).

In 2026, Burwood South recorded 4 building approvals (4 houses, 0 units), up 100% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
DeprivationDecile 5 Moderate
Development+100% Accelerating
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,558
Median Age36
Household Size
Personal Income$42K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European74.6%
Māori14.7%
Asian5.2%
Pacific Peoples4.4%
MELAA1.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction252
Health Care and Social Assistance204
Retail Trade192
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile5/10
NZDep Score981
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)4
  Houses4
YoY Change+100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023