Shirley West is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 4,281 and a median age of 35. Median personal income is $35K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Shirley West is $550 (550 houses, 435 units). This represents approximately 81% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Shirley West: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 494.
In 2026, Shirley West recorded 7 building approvals (0 houses, 7 units), down 89.2% year-on-year.
Shirley West is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 4,281 and a median age of 35. Median personal income is $35K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Shirley West is $550 (550 houses, 435 units). This represents approximately 81% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Shirley West: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 494.
In 2026, Shirley West recorded 7 building approvals (0 houses, 7 units), down 89.2% year-on-year.