Winchmore-Wakanui

NZDep 4
Pop 1,398Median age 40Ashburton District

Winchmore-Wakanui is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 1,398 and a median age of 40. Median personal income is $50K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Livability indicators for Winchmore-Wakanui: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 415.

In 2026, Winchmore-Wakanui recorded 4 building approvals (4 houses, 0 units), up 100% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 415 Average
DeprivationDecile 4 Moderate
Development+100% Accelerating
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,398
Median Age40
Household Size
Personal Income$50K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European82.3%
Asian9.4%
Māori5.6%
Pacific Peoples1.5%
MELAA1.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing330
Manufacturing63
Professional, Scientific and Technical45
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI415
Total Students90
State1
Wakanui SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 415 · 90 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile4/10
NZDep Score953
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)4
  Houses4
YoY Change+100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023