Timaru Central

NZDep 9
Pop 285Median age 38Timaru District

Timaru Central is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 285 and a median age of 38. Median personal income is $47K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Timaru Central: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 438.

In 2026, Timaru Central recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 438 Average
DeprivationDecile 9 High
Development-100% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population285
Median Age38
Household Size
Personal Income$47K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European61.5%
Māori16.5%
Pacific Peoples11.9%
Asian9.2%
MELAA0.9%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing63
Retail Trade15
Accommodation and Food15
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI438
Total Students215
State : Integrated1
Sacred Heart School (Timaru)Full Primary · State : Integrated · EQI 438 · 215 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile9/10
NZDep Score1080
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023