Opawa is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 1,398 and a median age of 47. Median personal income is $36K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Opawa is $620 (620 houses, 375 units). This represents approximately 90% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Opawa: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation); 3 schools with avg EQI 424.
In 2026, Opawa recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.
Opawa is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 1,398 and a median age of 47. Median personal income is $36K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Opawa is $620 (620 houses, 375 units). This represents approximately 90% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Opawa: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation); 3 schools with avg EQI 424.
In 2026, Opawa recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.