Lincoln South

NZDep 1
Pop 1,383Median age 35Selwyn District

Lincoln South is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 1,383 and a median age of 35. Median personal income is $65K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Livability indicators for Lincoln South: NZDep decile 1 (low deprivation (affluent)).

In 2026, Lincoln South recorded 26 building approvals (11 houses, 15 units), down 72.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
DeprivationDecile 1 Low
Development-73% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,383
Median Age35
Household Size
Personal Income$65K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European76.3%
Asian13.1%
Māori8.8%
Pacific Peoples1.2%
MELAA0.6%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Professional, Scientific and Technical126
Construction120
Public Administration and Safety72
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile1/10
NZDep Score870
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)26
  Houses11
  Units15
YoY Change-72.6%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023