Templeton

NZDep 4
Pop 1,827Median age 40Christchurch City

Templeton is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 1,827 and a median age of 40. Median personal income is $48K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Templeton is $590 (590 houses, 124 units). This represents approximately 65% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Templeton: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 449.

In 2026, Templeton recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), up 0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability65% Stretched
School QualityEQI 449 Average
DeprivationDecile 4 Moderate
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$590
House Rent /wk$590
Unit Rent /wk$124
Rent-to-Income64.6%
Lodgements24
1/10/2024
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,827
Median Age40
Household Size
Personal Income$48K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European75.0%
Māori12.1%
Asian8.6%
Pacific Peoples3.8%
MELAA0.6%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing162
Construction120
Wholesale Trade93
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI449
Total Students278
State1
Te Kura o Rata Templeton SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 449 · 278 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile4/10
NZDep Score962
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023