Christchurch Central-West

NZDep 5
Pop 1,185Median age 35Christchurch City

Christchurch Central-West is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 1,185 and a median age of 35. Median personal income is $55K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Christchurch Central-West is $508 (508 houses, 550 units). This represents approximately 48% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Christchurch Central-West: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 0.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability48% Stretched
DeprivationDecile 5 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$508
House Rent /wk$508
Unit Rent /wk$550
Rent-to-Income47.7%
Lodgements27
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,185
Median Age35
Household Size
Personal Income$55K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European71.2%
Asian18.0%
Māori5.7%
MELAA3.1%
Pacific Peoples2.1%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Professional, Scientific and Technical150
Health Care and Social Assistance102
Accommodation and Food87
SCHOOLS (1)
Total Students236
Private : Fully Registered1
The Cathedral Grammar SchoolFull Primary · Private : Fully Registered · 236 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile5/10
NZDep Score966
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023