Lincoln West

NZDep 3
Pop 3,294Median age 34Selwyn District

Lincoln West is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 3,294 and a median age of 34. Median personal income is $37K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Livability indicators for Lincoln West: NZDep decile 3 (low deprivation (affluent)); 2 schools with avg EQI 415.

In 2026, Lincoln West recorded 7 building approvals (0 houses, 7 units), down 65% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 415 Average
DeprivationDecile 3 Low
Development-65% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,294
Median Age34
Household Size
Personal Income$37K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European73.8%
Asian16.4%
Māori6.7%
MELAA1.9%
Pacific Peoples1.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Education and Training231
Professional, Scientific and Technical195
Manufacturing156
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI415
Total Students2,240
State2
Lincoln High SchoolSecondary (Year 9-15) · State · EQI 423 · 1,454 students
Lincoln Primary SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 407 · 786 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile3/10
NZDep Score945
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)7
  Units7
YoY Change-65%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023