McLeans Island

NZDep 9
Pop 207Median age 48Christchurch City

McLeans Island is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 207 and a median age of 48. Median personal income is $38K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Livability indicators for McLeans Island: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation).

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
DeprivationDecile 9 High
Development+0% Steady
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population207
Median Age48
Household Size
Personal Income$38K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European84.9%
Asian6.8%
Māori5.5%
Pacific Peoples2.7%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing15
Construction12
Health Care and Social Assistance12
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile9/10
NZDep Score1070
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023