Riccarton Central

NZDep 6
Pop 54Median age 41Christchurch City

Riccarton Central is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 54 and a median age of 41. Median personal income is $37K per year. The main ethnic groups are Asian, European, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Riccarton Central is $580 (580 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 81% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Riccarton Central: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation).

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability81% Stretched
DeprivationDecile 6 Moderate
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$580
House Rent /wk$580
Rent-to-Income80.6%
Lodgements15
1/10/2022
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population54
Median Age41
Household Size
Personal Income$37K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Asian52.4%
European38.1%
Māori4.8%
Pacific Peoples4.8%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Accommodation and Food9
Other Services6
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile6/10
NZDep Score991
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023