Lyalldale

NZDep 5
Pop 666Median age 46Waimate District

Lyalldale is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 666 and a median age of 46. Median personal income is $39K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Lyalldale is $250 (250 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 33% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Lyalldale: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 479.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability33% Moderate
School QualityEQI 479 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 5 Moderate
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$250
House Rent /wk$250
Rent-to-Income33.3%
Lodgements12
1/04/2024
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population666
Median Age46
Household Size
Personal Income$39K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European85.8%
Māori10.2%
Asian2.4%
Pacific Peoples1.2%
MELAA0.4%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing102
Manufacturing57
Health Care and Social Assistance33
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI479
Total Students74
State1
St Andrew's School (Timaru)Full Primary · State · EQI 479 · 74 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile5/10
NZDep Score980
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023