Lilybrook

NZDep 7
Pop 2,892Median age 44Waimakariri District

Lilybrook is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 2,892 and a median age of 44. Median personal income is $33K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Lilybrook is $580 (580 houses, 320 units). This represents approximately 91% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Lilybrook: NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 442.

In 2026, Lilybrook recorded 3 building approvals (3 houses, 0 units), up 50% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability91% Stretched
School QualityEQI 442 Average
DeprivationDecile 7 Moderate
Development+50% Accelerating
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$580
House Rent /wk$580
Unit Rent /wk$320
Rent-to-Income91.4%
Lodgements24
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,892
Median Age44
Household Size
Personal Income$33K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European83.2%
Māori11.9%
Asian2.7%
Pacific Peoples1.8%
MELAA0.4%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction201
Retail Trade171
Manufacturing153
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI442
Total Students467
State1
State : Integrated1
Rangiora Borough SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 463 · 298 students
St Joseph's School (Rangiora)Full Primary · State : Integrated · EQI 420 · 169 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile7/10
NZDep Score1023
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)3
  Houses3
YoY Change+50%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023