Wharenui is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 2,841 and a median age of 29. Median personal income is $24K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.
Median weekly rent in Wharenui is $618 (618 houses, 560 units). This represents approximately 133% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Wharenui: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 404.
In 2026, Wharenui recorded 7 building approvals (3 houses, 4 units), down 81.6% year-on-year.
Wharenui is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 2,841 and a median age of 29. Median personal income is $24K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.
Median weekly rent in Wharenui is $618 (618 houses, 560 units). This represents approximately 133% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Wharenui: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 404.
In 2026, Wharenui recorded 7 building approvals (3 houses, 4 units), down 81.6% year-on-year.