Ilam University

NZDep 7
Pop 2,997Median age 19Christchurch City

Ilam University is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 2,997 and a median age of 19. Median personal income is $10K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Ilam University is $1225 (1,225 houses, 390 units). This represents approximately 625% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Ilam University: NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 394.

In 2026, Ilam University recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability625% Stretched
School QualityEQI 394 Average
DeprivationDecile 7 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$1225
House Rent /wk$1225
Unit Rent /wk$390
Rent-to-Income624.5%
Lodgements42
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,997
Median Age19
Household Size
Personal Income$10K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European69.9%
Asian19.3%
Māori6.5%
Pacific Peoples2.8%
MELAA1.5%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Accommodation and Food231
Retail Trade213
Education and Training117
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI394
Total Students359
State1
Ilam SchoolContributing · State · EQI 394 · 359 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile7/10
NZDep Score1020
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023