Northlands (Christchurch City)

NZDep 8
Pop 123Median age 41Christchurch City

Northlands (Christchurch City) is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 123 and a median age of 41. Median personal income is $35K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Northlands (Christchurch City) is $565 (0 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 85% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Northlands (Christchurch City): NZDep decile 8 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 461.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability85% Stretched
School QualityEQI 461 Average
DeprivationDecile 8 High
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$565
Rent-to-Income84.7%
Lodgements6
1/04/2024
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population123
Median Age41
Household Size
Personal Income$35K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European58.0%
Asian22.0%
Māori12.0%
MELAA6.0%
Pacific Peoples2.0%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing9
Retail Trade9
Construction6
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI461
Total Students1,476
State1
Papanui High SchoolSecondary (Year 9-15) · State · EQI 461 · 1,476 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile8/10
NZDep Score1034
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023