Alexandra South

NZDep 4
Pop 2,676Median age 51Central Otago District

Alexandra South is a small suburb in Otago with a population of 2,676 and a median age of 51. Median personal income is $38K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Alexandra South is $490 (490 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 68% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Alexandra South: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 447.

In 2026, Alexandra South recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 80% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability68% Stretched
School QualityEQI 447 Average
DeprivationDecile 4 Moderate
Development-80% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$490
House Rent /wk$490
Rent-to-Income67.8%
Lodgements15
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,676
Median Age51
Household Size
Personal Income$38K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European85.8%
Māori9.1%
Asian2.8%
Pacific Peoples1.7%
MELAA0.6%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction225
Retail Trade183
Health Care and Social Assistance117
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI447
Total Students189
State1
Alexandra Primary SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 447 · 189 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile4/10
NZDep Score953
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change-80%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023