Wigram South

NZDep 3
Pop 1,302Median age 33Christchurch City

Wigram South is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 1,302 and a median age of 33. Median personal income is $45K per year. The main ethnic groups are Asian, European, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Wigram South is $680 (680 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 79% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Wigram South: NZDep decile 3 (low deprivation (affluent)).

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability79% Stretched
DeprivationDecile 3 Low
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$680
House Rent /wk$680
Rent-to-Income78.9%
Lodgements18
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,302
Median Age33
Household Size
Personal Income$45K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Asian59.0%
European34.1%
Māori3.9%
MELAA2.2%
Pacific Peoples0.9%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Professional, Scientific and Technical99
Manufacturing78
Retail Trade78
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile3/10
NZDep Score948
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023