Halswell South West

NZDep 1
Pop 1,005Median age 32Christchurch City

Halswell South West is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 1,005 and a median age of 32. Median personal income is $61K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Livability indicators for Halswell South West: NZDep decile 1 (low deprivation (affluent)).

In 2026, Halswell South West recorded 12 building approvals (12 houses, 0 units), down 89% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
DeprivationDecile 1 Low
Development-89% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,005
Median Age32
Household Size
Personal Income$61K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European51.4%
Asian40.4%
Māori4.8%
MELAA2.5%
Pacific Peoples0.8%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Professional, Scientific and Technical84
Health Care and Social Assistance75
Manufacturing63
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile1/10
NZDep Score896
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)12
  Houses12
YoY Change-89%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023