Trents

NZDep 2
Pop 1,998Median age 47Selwyn District

Trents is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 1,998 and a median age of 47. Median personal income is $48K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Trents is $795 (795 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 85% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Trents: NZDep decile 2 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 397.

In 2026, Trents recorded 40 building approvals (36 houses, 4 units), down 40.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability85% Stretched
School QualityEQI 397 Average
DeprivationDecile 2 Low
Development-40% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$795
House Rent /wk$795
Rent-to-Income85.4%
Lodgements12
1/07/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,998
Median Age47
Household Size
Personal Income$48K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European83.1%
Asian7.2%
Māori6.7%
Pacific Peoples2.1%
MELAA0.9%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing141
Construction138
Manufacturing123
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI397
Total Students135
State1
Broadfield SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 397 · 135 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile2/10
NZDep Score920
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)40
  Houses36
  Units4
YoY Change-40.3%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023