Kaikōura Ranges

Pop 1,899Median age 46Kaikoura District

Kaikōura Ranges is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 1,899 and a median age of 46. Median personal income is $34K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Kaikōura Ranges is $390 (390 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 60% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Kaikōura Ranges: 2 schools with avg EQI 476.

In 2026, Kaikōura Ranges recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 93.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability60% Stretched
School QualityEQI 476 Below Average
Development-94% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$390
House Rent /wk$390
Rent-to-Income60.4%
Lodgements12
1/10/2021
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,899
Median Age46
Household Size
Personal Income$34K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European79.5%
Māori16.4%
Asian2.8%
Pacific Peoples0.7%
MELAA0.6%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing246
Accommodation and Food171
Construction129
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI476
Total Students65
State2
Kaikōura Suburban SchoolContributing · State · EQI 450 · 50 students
Hāpuku SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 501 · 15 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change-93.8%
NEARBY IN CANTERBURY
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023