Wigram West

NZDep 3
Pop 1,392Median age 35Christchurch City

Wigram West is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 1,392 and a median age of 35. Median personal income is $42K per year. The main ethnic groups are Asian, European, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Wigram West is $690 (690 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 86% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Wigram West: NZDep decile 3 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 392.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability86% Stretched
School QualityEQI 392 Average
DeprivationDecile 3 Low
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$690
House Rent /wk$690
Rent-to-Income86.5%
Lodgements18
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,392
Median Age35
Household Size
Personal Income$42K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Asian52.4%
European38.6%
Māori5.0%
MELAA2.8%
Pacific Peoples1.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Professional, Scientific and Technical102
Accommodation and Food99
Health Care and Social Assistance75
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI392
Total Students462
State1
Wigram Primary School - Te Piki KāhuContributing · State · EQI 392 · 462 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile3/10
NZDep Score947
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023