Riccarton South is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 3,555 and a median age of 29. Median personal income is $33K per year. The main ethnic groups are Asian, European, Māori.
Median weekly rent in Riccarton South is $650 (650 houses, 490 units). This represents approximately 102% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Riccarton South: NZDep decile 8 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 457.
In 2026, Riccarton South recorded 10 building approvals (0 houses, 10 units), down 64.3% year-on-year.
Riccarton South is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 3,555 and a median age of 29. Median personal income is $33K per year. The main ethnic groups are Asian, European, Māori.
Median weekly rent in Riccarton South is $650 (650 houses, 490 units). This represents approximately 102% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Riccarton South: NZDep decile 8 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 457.
In 2026, Riccarton South recorded 10 building approvals (0 houses, 10 units), down 64.3% year-on-year.