Balclutha South

NZDep 7
Pop 2,610Median age 42Clutha District

Balclutha South is a small suburb in Otago with a population of 2,610 and a median age of 42. Median personal income is $39K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Balclutha South is $400 (400 houses, 270 units). This represents approximately 53% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Balclutha South: NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation); 4 schools with avg EQI 458.

In 2026, Balclutha South recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability53% Stretched
School QualityEQI 458 Average
DeprivationDecile 7 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$400
House Rent /wk$400
Unit Rent /wk$270
Rent-to-Income53.1%
Lodgements39
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,610
Median Age42
Household Size
Personal Income$39K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European74.1%
Māori11.7%
Asian6.8%
Pacific Peoples6.6%
MELAA0.8%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing333
Retail Trade144
Construction141
SCHOOLS (4)
Avg EQI458
Total Students985
State3
State : Integrated1
South Otago High SchoolSecondary (Year 9-15) · State · EQI 475 · 508 students
Balclutha SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 481 · 213 students
Rosebank School (Balclutha)Full Primary · State · EQI 465 · 201 students
St Joseph's School (Balclutha)Full Primary · State : Integrated · EQI 410 · 63 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile7/10
NZDep Score1013
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023