Torlesse is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 1,185 and a median age of 44. Median personal income is $42K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Torlesse is $550 (550 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 69% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Torlesse: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 435.
In 2026, Torlesse recorded 2 building approvals (2 houses, 0 units), down 60% year-on-year.
Torlesse is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 1,185 and a median age of 44. Median personal income is $42K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Torlesse is $550 (550 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 69% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Torlesse: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 435.
In 2026, Torlesse recorded 2 building approvals (2 houses, 0 units), down 60% year-on-year.