Green Island

NZDep 5
Pop 2,376Median age 37Dunedin City

Green Island is a small suburb in Otago with a population of 2,376 and a median age of 37. Median personal income is $44K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Green Island is $598 (598 houses, 520 units). This represents approximately 71% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Green Island: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 458.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability71% Stretched
School QualityEQI 458 Average
DeprivationDecile 5 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$598
House Rent /wk$598
Unit Rent /wk$520
Rent-to-Income71.0%
Lodgements24
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,376
Median Age37
Household Size
Personal Income$44K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European79.6%
Māori11.3%
Asian4.2%
Pacific Peoples3.4%
MELAA1.6%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction180
Health Care and Social Assistance180
Retail Trade150
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI458
Total Students179
State1
State : Integrated1
Green Island SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 490 · 132 students
St Peter Chanel School (Green Island)Full Primary · State : Integrated · EQI 427 · 47 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile5/10
NZDep Score981
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023