Parnassus is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 1,419 and a median age of 45. Median personal income is $34K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Parnassus is $228 (228 houses, 127 units). This represents approximately 35% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Parnassus: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 463.
In 2026, Parnassus recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 75% year-on-year.
Parnassus is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 1,419 and a median age of 45. Median personal income is $34K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Parnassus is $228 (228 houses, 127 units). This represents approximately 35% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Parnassus: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 463.
In 2026, Parnassus recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 75% year-on-year.