Highfield South

NZDep 4
Pop 1,263Median age 39Timaru District

Highfield South is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 1,263 and a median age of 39. Median personal income is $42K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Highfield South is $493 (493 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 62% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Highfield South: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 477.

In 2026, Highfield South recorded 3 building approvals (3 houses, 0 units), down 25% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability62% Stretched
School QualityEQI 477 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 4 Moderate
Development-25% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$493
House Rent /wk$493
Rent-to-Income61.8%
Lodgements18
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,263
Median Age39
Household Size
Personal Income$42K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European78.6%
Māori10.2%
Asian5.5%
Pacific Peoples4.0%
MELAA1.8%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing117
Retail Trade78
Construction75
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI477
Total Students308
State1
Highfield SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 477 · 308 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile4/10
NZDep Score961
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)3
  Houses3
YoY Change-25%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023