Christchurch Central

NZDep 2
Pop 114Median age 45Christchurch City

Christchurch Central is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 114 and a median age of 45. Median personal income is $47K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Christchurch Central is $565 (565 houses, 540 units). This represents approximately 62% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Christchurch Central: NZDep decile 2 (low deprivation (affluent)); 2 schools with avg EQI 442; 4 hospitals nearby.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability62% Stretched
School QualityEQI 442 Average
DeprivationDecile 2 Low
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$565
House Rent /wk$565
Unit Rent /wk$540
Rent-to-Income62.2%
Lodgements21
1/07/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population114
Median Age45
Household Size
Personal Income$47K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European60.9%
Asian15.2%
Māori13.0%
MELAA6.5%
Pacific Peoples4.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Accommodation and Food18
Professional, Scientific and Technical12
Health Care and Social Assistance9
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI442
Total Students783
State1
Private : Fully Registered1
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited DiscoveryComposite · State · EQI 442 · 655 students
St Michael's Church SchoolFull Primary · Private : Fully Registered · 128 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile2/10
NZDep Score925
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
HOSPITALS (4)
Christchurch HospitalPublic Hospital
KurawakaPublic Hospital
Forté Health HospitalNGO Hospital
Southern Cross Hospital ChristchurchNGO Hospital
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023