Papanui West is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 2,988 and a median age of 40. Median personal income is $40K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.
Median weekly rent in Papanui West is $595 (595 houses, 135 units). This represents approximately 78% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Papanui West: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation).
In 2026, Papanui West recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 97.4% year-on-year.
Papanui West is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 2,988 and a median age of 40. Median personal income is $40K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.
Median weekly rent in Papanui West is $595 (595 houses, 135 units). This represents approximately 78% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Papanui West: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation).
In 2026, Papanui West recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 97.4% year-on-year.