Christchurch Central-North

NZDep 7
Pop 3,030Median age 33Christchurch City

Christchurch Central-North is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 3,030 and a median age of 33. Median personal income is $48K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Christchurch Central-North is $495 (495 houses, 430 units). This represents approximately 53% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Christchurch Central-North: NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 397.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability53% Stretched
School QualityEQI 397 Average
DeprivationDecile 7 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$495
House Rent /wk$495
Unit Rent /wk$430
Rent-to-Income53.3%
Lodgements54
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,030
Median Age33
Household Size
Personal Income$48K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European66.0%
Asian19.6%
Māori8.7%
MELAA3.7%
Pacific Peoples2.0%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Professional, Scientific and Technical330
Retail Trade216
Health Care and Social Assistance207
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI397
Total Students119
State : Integrated1
St Mary's School (Christchurch)Full Primary · State : Integrated · EQI 397 · 119 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile7/10
NZDep Score1005
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023