Riccarton West is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 3,675 and a median age of 24. Median personal income is $24K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.
Median weekly rent in Riccarton West is $800 (800 houses, 480 units). This represents approximately 175% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Riccarton West: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation).
In 2026, Riccarton West recorded 7 building approvals (0 houses, 7 units), down 82.1% year-on-year.
Riccarton West is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 3,675 and a median age of 24. Median personal income is $24K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.
Median weekly rent in Riccarton West is $800 (800 houses, 480 units). This represents approximately 175% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Riccarton West: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation).
In 2026, Riccarton West recorded 7 building approvals (0 houses, 7 units), down 82.1% year-on-year.