Kaikōura is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 2,316 and a median age of 53. Median personal income is $33K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Kaikōura is $550 (550 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 86% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Kaikōura: 3 schools with avg EQI 459.
In 2026, Kaikōura recorded 3 building approvals (3 houses, 0 units), down 84.2% year-on-year.
Kaikōura is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 2,316 and a median age of 53. Median personal income is $33K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Kaikōura is $550 (550 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 86% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Kaikōura: 3 schools with avg EQI 459.
In 2026, Kaikōura recorded 3 building approvals (3 houses, 0 units), down 84.2% year-on-year.