Glenorchy

NZDep 4
Pop 522Median age 41Queenstown-Lakes District

Glenorchy is a small community in Otago with a population of 522 and a median age of 41. Median personal income is $44K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Glenorchy is $425 (425 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 50% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Glenorchy: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 406.

In 2026, Glenorchy recorded 4 building approvals (4 houses, 0 units), down 78.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability50% Stretched
School QualityEQI 406 Average
DeprivationDecile 4 Moderate
Development-79% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$425
House Rent /wk$425
Rent-to-Income50.1%
Lodgements12
1/04/2021
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population522
Median Age41
Household Size
Personal Income$44K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European87.5%
Māori5.4%
Asian3.3%
Pacific Peoples2.2%
MELAA1.6%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Accommodation and Food93
Construction45
Arts and Recreation45
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI406
Total Students31
State1
Glenorchy SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 406 · 31 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile4/10
NZDep Score965
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)4
  Houses4
YoY Change-78.9%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023