Rolleston Central

NZDep 1
Pop 3,747Median age 35Selwyn District

Rolleston Central is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 3,747 and a median age of 35. Median personal income is $51K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for Rolleston Central: NZDep decile 1 (low deprivation (affluent)).

In 2026, Rolleston Central recorded 5 building approvals (5 houses, 0 units), down 77.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
DeprivationDecile 1 Low
Development-77% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,747
Median Age35
Household Size
Personal Income$51K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European75.1%
Māori10.6%
Asian9.3%
Pacific Peoples4.3%
MELAA0.8%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing270
Construction243
Retail Trade219
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile1/10
NZDep Score912
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)5
  Houses5
YoY Change-77.3%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023