Mākikihi-Willowbridge

Pop 1,047Median age 46Waimate District

Mākikihi-Willowbridge is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 1,047 and a median age of 46. Median personal income is $41K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Mākikihi-Willowbridge is $300 (300 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 38% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Mākikihi-Willowbridge: 2 schools with avg EQI 463.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability38% Moderate
School QualityEQI 463 Average
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$300
House Rent /wk$300
Rent-to-Income38.0%
Lodgements12
1/04/2021
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,047
Median Age46
Household Size
Personal Income$41K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European84.6%
Māori7.2%
Asian6.1%
Pacific Peoples2.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing276
Manufacturing66
Health Care and Social Assistance42
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI463
Total Students68
State2
Makikihi SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 478 · 41 students
Waituna Creek SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 448 · 27 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023