Hanmer Range

NZDep 1
Pop 306Median age 45Hurunui District

Hanmer Range is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 306 and a median age of 45. Median personal income is $41K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for Hanmer Range: NZDep decile 1 (low deprivation (affluent)).

In 2026, Hanmer Range recorded 3 building approvals (3 houses, 0 units), up 200% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
DeprivationDecile 1 Low
Development+200% Accelerating
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population306
Median Age45
Household Size
Personal Income$41K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European82.0%
Māori12.6%
Asian3.6%
Pacific Peoples0.9%
MELAA0.9%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing51
Construction24
Accommodation and Food24
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile1/10
NZDep Score905
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)3
  Houses3
YoY Change+200%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023