West Melton

NZDep 1
Pop 2,409Median age 43Selwyn District

West Melton is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 2,409 and a median age of 43. Median personal income is $59K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for West Melton: NZDep decile 1 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 391.

In 2026, West Melton recorded 27 building approvals (23 houses, 4 units), down 53.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 391 Average
DeprivationDecile 1 Low
Development-53% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,409
Median Age43
Household Size
Personal Income$59K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European87.8%
Māori7.0%
Asian4.0%
Pacific Peoples0.9%
MELAA0.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction162
Professional, Scientific and Technical153
Education and Training138
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI391
Total Students458
State1
West Melton SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 391 · 458 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile1/10
NZDep Score863
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)27
  Houses23
  Units4
YoY Change-53.4%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023