Washdyke

NZDep 5
Pop 1,107Median age 44Timaru District

Washdyke is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 1,107 and a median age of 44. Median personal income is $43K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Washdyke is $493 (493 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 59% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Washdyke: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation).

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability59% Stretched
DeprivationDecile 5 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$493
House Rent /wk$493
Rent-to-Income59.3%
Lodgements18
1/10/2024
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,107
Median Age44
Household Size
Personal Income$43K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European78.9%
Māori10.9%
Asian5.2%
Pacific Peoples4.2%
MELAA0.7%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing138
Construction66
Retail Trade63
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile5/10
NZDep Score981
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023