Linwood Central

NZDep 9
Pop 2,934Median age 34Christchurch City

Linwood Central is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 2,934 and a median age of 34. Median personal income is $37K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Livability indicators for Linwood Central: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation).

In 2026, Linwood Central recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
DeprivationDecile 9 High
Development-100% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,934
Median Age34
Household Size
Personal Income$37K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European53.3%
Asian23.4%
Māori14.1%
Pacific Peoples7.3%
MELAA1.9%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Health Care and Social Assistance189
Manufacturing174
Construction171
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile9/10
NZDep Score1103
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023