Centennial Crescent

NZDep 10
Pop 1,605Median age 34Gisborne District

Centennial Crescent is a small community in Gisborne with a population of 1,605 and a median age of 34. Median personal income is $33K per year. The main ethnic groups are Māori, European, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Centennial Crescent is $598 (598 houses, 550 units). This represents approximately 95% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Centennial Crescent: NZDep decile 10 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 486.

In 2026, Centennial Crescent recorded 6 building approvals (0 houses, 6 units), up 50% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability95% Stretched
School QualityEQI 486 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 10 High
Development+50% Accelerating
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$598
House Rent /wk$598
Unit Rent /wk$550
Rent-to-Income94.8%
Lodgements27
1/10/2024
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,605
Median Age34
Household Size
Personal Income$33K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Māori50.9%
European38.9%
Pacific Peoples5.6%
Asian4.2%
MELAA0.5%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Health Care and Social Assistance90
Manufacturing87
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing78
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI486
Total Students499
State1
Gisborne IntermediateIntermediate · State · EQI 486 · 499 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile10/10
NZDep Score1157
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)6
  Units6
YoY Change+50%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023