Watlington

NZDep 7
Pop 2,256Median age 38Timaru District

Watlington is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 2,256 and a median age of 38. Median personal income is $42K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Watlington is $430 (430 houses, 400 units). This represents approximately 54% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Watlington: NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation).

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability54% Stretched
DeprivationDecile 7 Moderate
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$430
House Rent /wk$430
Unit Rent /wk$400
Rent-to-Income53.9%
Lodgements24
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,256
Median Age38
Household Size
Personal Income$42K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European77.2%
Māori11.7%
Pacific Peoples6.1%
Asian5.0%
MELAA0.1%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing273
Health Care and Social Assistance135
Construction129
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile7/10
NZDep Score1005
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023