Springston

NZDep 2
Pop 2,118Median age 42Selwyn District

Springston is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 2,118 and a median age of 42. Median personal income is $45K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for Springston: NZDep decile 2 (low deprivation (affluent)); 2 schools with avg EQI 424.

In 2026, Springston recorded 3 building approvals (1 house, 2 units), up 200% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 424 Average
DeprivationDecile 2 Low
Development+200% Accelerating
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,118
Median Age42
Household Size
Personal Income$45K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European84.4%
Māori8.2%
Asian4.3%
Pacific Peoples2.5%
MELAA0.7%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing153
Professional, Scientific and Technical135
Construction132
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI424
Total Students951
State2
West Rolleston Primary SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 415 · 730 students
Springston SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 433 · 221 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile2/10
NZDep Score931
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)3
  Houses1
  Units2
YoY Change+200%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023