Waimate West is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 1,320 and a median age of 53. Median personal income is $26K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Waimate West is $420 (420 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 83% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Waimate West: NZDep decile 8 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 473.
In 2026, Waimate West recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.
Waimate West is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 1,320 and a median age of 53. Median personal income is $26K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Waimate West is $420 (420 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 83% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Waimate West: NZDep decile 8 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 473.
In 2026, Waimate West recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.