Waikuku

NZDep 3
Pop 624Median age 45Waimakariri District

Waikuku is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 624 and a median age of 45. Median personal income is $41K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for Waikuku: NZDep decile 3 (low deprivation (affluent)).

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
DeprivationDecile 3 Low
Development+0% Steady
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population624
Median Age45
Household Size
Personal Income$41K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European83.9%
Māori8.0%
Asian5.8%
Pacific Peoples2.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction60
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing57
Manufacturing39
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile3/10
NZDep Score945
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023