Glentunnel

NZDep 4
Pop 1,194Median age 47Selwyn District

Glentunnel is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 1,194 and a median age of 47. Median personal income is $39K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Glentunnel: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 428.

In 2026, Glentunnel recorded 4 building approvals (4 houses, 0 units), down 55.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 428 Average
DeprivationDecile 4 Moderate
Development-56% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,194
Median Age47
Household Size
Personal Income$39K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European90.3%
Māori7.1%
Pacific Peoples1.2%
Asian1.2%
MELAA0.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing111
Manufacturing75
Construction63
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI428
Total Students99
State1
Glentunnel SchoolContributing · State · EQI 428 · 99 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile4/10
NZDep Score962
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)4
  Houses4
YoY Change-55.6%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023