Rolleston South East

NZDep 1
Pop 5,697Median age 31Selwyn District

Rolleston South East is a mid-sized suburb in Canterbury with a population of 5,697 and a median age of 31. Median personal income is $58K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Livability indicators for Rolleston South East: NZDep decile 1 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 429.

In 2026, Rolleston South East recorded 105 building approvals (87 houses, 18 units), down 67.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 429 Average
DeprivationDecile 1 Low
Development-68% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population5,697
Median Age31
Household Size
Personal Income$58K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European58.8%
Asian27.1%
Māori8.5%
Pacific Peoples3.3%
MELAA2.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing420
Construction351
Professional, Scientific and Technical351
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI429
Total Students314
State1
Te Rōhutu WhioFull Primary · State · EQI 429 · 314 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile1/10
NZDep Score899
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)105
  Houses87
  Units18
YoY Change-67.8%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023