Christchurch Central-East

NZDep 7
Pop 2,814Median age 31Christchurch City

Christchurch Central-East is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 2,814 and a median age of 31. Median personal income is $50K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Christchurch Central-East is $470 (470 houses, 410 units). This represents approximately 49% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Christchurch Central-East: NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 454.

In 2026, Christchurch Central-East recorded 3 building approvals (0 houses, 3 units), down 98.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability49% Stretched
School QualityEQI 454 Average
DeprivationDecile 7 Moderate
Development-98% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$470
House Rent /wk$470
Unit Rent /wk$410
Rent-to-Income49.4%
Lodgements72
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,814
Median Age31
Household Size
Personal Income$50K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European62.6%
Asian20.9%
Māori9.4%
MELAA4.5%
Pacific Peoples2.6%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Professional, Scientific and Technical348
Health Care and Social Assistance228
Accommodation and Food204
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI454
Total Students285
State1
Christchurch East SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 454 · 285 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile7/10
NZDep Score1013
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)3
  Units3
YoY Change-98.1%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023