Somerfield East is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 3,699 and a median age of 38. Median personal income is $47K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Somerfield East is $540 (540 houses, 380 units). This represents approximately 59% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Somerfield East: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 419.
In 2026, Somerfield East recorded 14 building approvals (5 houses, 9 units), down 84.3% year-on-year.
Somerfield East is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 3,699 and a median age of 38. Median personal income is $47K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Somerfield East is $540 (540 houses, 380 units). This represents approximately 59% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Somerfield East: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 419.
In 2026, Somerfield East recorded 14 building approvals (5 houses, 9 units), down 84.3% year-on-year.