Balclutha North

NZDep 6
Pop 1,734Median age 42Clutha District

Balclutha North is a small community in Otago with a population of 1,734 and a median age of 42. Median personal income is $40K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Balclutha North is $470 (470 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 62% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Balclutha North: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation).

In 2026, Balclutha North recorded 2 building approvals (2 houses, 0 units), down 60% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability62% Stretched
DeprivationDecile 6 Moderate
Development-60% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$470
House Rent /wk$470
Rent-to-Income61.7%
Lodgements15
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,734
Median Age42
Household Size
Personal Income$40K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European76.9%
Māori10.8%
Pacific Peoples7.5%
Asian4.6%
MELAA0.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing234
Construction93
Retail Trade90
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile6/10
NZDep Score1001
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)2
  Houses2
YoY Change-60%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023