Sumner is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 3,411 and a median age of 46. Median personal income is $51K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Sumner is $520 (520 houses, 610 units). This represents approximately 54% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Sumner: NZDep decile 1 (low deprivation (affluent)); 2 schools with avg EQI 392.
In 2026, Sumner recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 96.6% year-on-year.
Sumner is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 3,411 and a median age of 46. Median personal income is $51K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Sumner is $520 (520 houses, 610 units). This represents approximately 54% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Sumner: NZDep decile 1 (low deprivation (affluent)); 2 schools with avg EQI 392.
In 2026, Sumner recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 96.6% year-on-year.