Rolleston South Central

NZDep 1
Pop 2,556Median age 37Selwyn District

Rolleston South Central is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 2,556 and a median age of 37. Median personal income is $56K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for Rolleston South Central: NZDep decile 1 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 414.

In 2026, Rolleston South Central recorded 3 building approvals (3 houses, 0 units), down 87% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 414 Average
DeprivationDecile 1 Low
Development-87% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,556
Median Age37
Household Size
Personal Income$56K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European74.6%
Māori11.7%
Asian9.6%
Pacific Peoples2.5%
MELAA1.7%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction183
Manufacturing174
Professional, Scientific and Technical141
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI414
Total Students797
State1
Clearview PrimaryFull Primary · State · EQI 414 · 797 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile1/10
NZDep Score896
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)3
  Houses3
YoY Change-87%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023