Silverstream (Waimakariri District)

NZDep 2
Pop 1,584Median age 42Waimakariri District

Silverstream (Waimakariri District) is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 1,584 and a median age of 42. Median personal income is $46K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Silverstream (Waimakariri District) is $600 (600 houses, 395 units). This represents approximately 68% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Silverstream (Waimakariri District): NZDep decile 2 (low deprivation (affluent)); 2 schools with avg EQI 393.

In 2026, Silverstream (Waimakariri District) recorded 31 building approvals (6 houses, 25 units), down 49.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability68% Stretched
School QualityEQI 393 Average
DeprivationDecile 2 Low
Development-49% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$600
House Rent /wk$600
Unit Rent /wk$395
Rent-to-Income68.3%
Lodgements18
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,584
Median Age42
Household Size
Personal Income$46K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European75.3%
Asian12.8%
Māori8.2%
Pacific Peoples2.3%
MELAA1.4%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Health Care and Social Assistance96
Construction93
Professional, Scientific and Technical93
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI393
Total Students483
Private : Fully Registered1
State1
Silverstream SchoolContributing · State · EQI 393 · 454 students
Silverstream Christian SchoolComposite · Private : Fully Registered · 29 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile2/10
NZDep Score928
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)31
  Houses6
  Units25
YoY Change-49.2%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023