Waimate East is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 1,689 and a median age of 57. Median personal income is $28K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Waimate East is $420 (420 houses, 210 units). This represents approximately 78% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Waimate East: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation); 3 schools with avg EQI 457.
In 2026, Waimate East recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.
Waimate East is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 1,689 and a median age of 57. Median personal income is $28K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Waimate East is $420 (420 houses, 210 units). This represents approximately 78% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Waimate East: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation); 3 schools with avg EQI 457.
In 2026, Waimate East recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.