Cromwell East

NZDep 4
Pop 3,024Median age 40Central Otago District

Cromwell East is a small suburb in Otago with a population of 3,024 and a median age of 40. Median personal income is $48K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Cromwell East is $800 (800 houses, 375 units). This represents approximately 87% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Cromwell East: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 426.

In 2026, Cromwell East recorded 7 building approvals (7 houses, 0 units), down 92.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability87% Stretched
School QualityEQI 426 Average
DeprivationDecile 4 Moderate
Development-92% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$800
House Rent /wk$800
Unit Rent /wk$375
Rent-to-Income87.2%
Lodgements21
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,024
Median Age40
Household Size
Personal Income$48K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European77.8%
Asian9.2%
Māori7.9%
Pacific Peoples3.6%
MELAA1.5%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction399
Retail Trade177
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing171
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI426
Total Students380
State1
Cromwell Primary SchoolContributing · State · EQI 426 · 380 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile4/10
NZDep Score952
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)7
  Houses7
YoY Change-92.2%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023