Rākaia

Pop 1,578Median age 40Ashburton District

Rākaia is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 1,578 and a median age of 40. Median personal income is $43K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Rākaia is $480 (480 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 59% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Rākaia: 1 school with avg EQI 465.

In 2026, Rākaia recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability59% Stretched
School QualityEQI 465 Average
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$480
House Rent /wk$480
Rent-to-Income58.6%
Lodgements18
1/10/2024
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,578
Median Age40
Household Size
Personal Income$43K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European78.5%
Māori11.0%
Pacific Peoples5.9%
Asian4.2%
MELAA0.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing171
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing105
Construction78
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI465
Total Students198
State1
Rakaia SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 465 · 198 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023