Queenspark

NZDep 5
Pop 3,516Median age 36Christchurch City

Queenspark is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 3,516 and a median age of 36. Median personal income is $42K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Queenspark is $600 (600 houses, 365 units). This represents approximately 74% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Queenspark: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 453.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability74% Stretched
School QualityEQI 453 Average
DeprivationDecile 5 Moderate
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$600
House Rent /wk$600
Unit Rent /wk$365
Rent-to-Income74.3%
Lodgements18
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,516
Median Age36
Household Size
Personal Income$42K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European77.2%
Māori13.9%
Pacific Peoples4.8%
Asian3.8%
MELAA0.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction261
Health Care and Social Assistance219
Retail Trade195
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI453
Total Students434
State1
Queenspark Te Hua MānukaFull Primary · State · EQI 453 · 434 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile5/10
NZDep Score978
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023