New Brighton is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 3,156 and a median age of 41. Median personal income is $38K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in New Brighton is $535 (535 houses, 420 units). This represents approximately 74% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for New Brighton: NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 445.
In 2026, New Brighton recorded 60 building approvals (1 house, 59 units), up 114.3% year-on-year.
New Brighton is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 3,156 and a median age of 41. Median personal income is $38K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in New Brighton is $535 (535 houses, 420 units). This represents approximately 74% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for New Brighton: NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 445.
In 2026, New Brighton recorded 60 building approvals (1 house, 59 units), up 114.3% year-on-year.