Leeston is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 2,271 and a median age of 39. Median personal income is $44K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Leeston is $590 (590 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 70% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Leeston: NZDep decile 3 (low deprivation (affluent)); 2 schools with avg EQI 456; 1 hospital nearby.
In 2026, Leeston recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 85.7% year-on-year.
Leeston is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 2,271 and a median age of 39. Median personal income is $44K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Leeston is $590 (590 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 70% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Leeston: NZDep decile 3 (low deprivation (affluent)); 2 schools with avg EQI 456; 1 hospital nearby.
In 2026, Leeston recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 85.7% year-on-year.