Richmond North (Christchurch City)

NZDep 7
Pop 2,409Median age 35Christchurch City

Richmond North (Christchurch City) is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 2,409 and a median age of 35. Median personal income is $43K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Richmond North (Christchurch City) is $515 (515 houses, 500 units). This represents approximately 62% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Richmond North (Christchurch City): NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 505.

In 2026, Richmond North (Christchurch City) recorded 6 building approvals (0 houses, 6 units), down 88% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability62% Stretched
School QualityEQI 505 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 7 Moderate
Development-88% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$515
House Rent /wk$515
Unit Rent /wk$500
Rent-to-Income62.1%
Lodgements18
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,409
Median Age35
Household Size
Personal Income$43K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European71.9%
Māori12.2%
Asian9.5%
Pacific Peoples5.0%
MELAA1.4%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction168
Health Care and Social Assistance162
Retail Trade153
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI505
Total Students189
State1
Te OrakaIntermediate · State · EQI 505 · 189 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile7/10
NZDep Score1007
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)6
  Units6
YoY Change-88%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023