Waimate North

NZDep 4
Pop 582Median age 55Waimate District

Waimate North is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 582 and a median age of 55. Median personal income is $31K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Waimate North is $380 (380 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 63% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Waimate North: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation).

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability63% Stretched
DeprivationDecile 4 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$380
House Rent /wk$380
Rent-to-Income63.1%
Lodgements12
1/04/2023
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population582
Median Age55
Household Size
Personal Income$31K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European88.7%
Māori7.8%
Pacific Peoples2.0%
Asian1.5%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing42
Construction36
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing30
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile4/10
NZDep Score955
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023