Rangiora South West

NZDep 4
Pop 2,499Median age 40Waimakariri District

Rangiora South West is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 2,499 and a median age of 40. Median personal income is $41K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for Rangiora South West: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 445.

In 2026, Rangiora South West recorded 11 building approvals (8 houses, 3 units), down 77.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 445 Average
DeprivationDecile 4 Moderate
Development-77% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,499
Median Age40
Household Size
Personal Income$41K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European87.4%
Māori7.3%
Asian3.3%
Pacific Peoples1.1%
MELAA0.9%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction180
Manufacturing132
Retail Trade132
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI445
Total Students225
State1
Te Matauru PrimaryFull Primary · State · EQI 445 · 225 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile4/10
NZDep Score957
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)11
  Houses8
  Units3
YoY Change-77.1%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023