Lindis-Nevis Valleys

NZDep 1
Pop 3,228Median age 44Central Otago District

Lindis-Nevis Valleys is a small suburb in Otago with a population of 3,228 and a median age of 44. Median personal income is $49K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Lindis-Nevis Valleys is $750 (750 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 80% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Lindis-Nevis Valleys: NZDep decile 1 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 443.

In 2026, Lindis-Nevis Valleys recorded 3 building approvals (3 houses, 0 units), down 92.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability80% Stretched
School QualityEQI 443 Average
DeprivationDecile 1 Low
Development-92% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$750
House Rent /wk$750
Rent-to-Income79.9%
Lodgements12
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,228
Median Age44
Household Size
Personal Income$49K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European88.6%
Māori6.7%
Asian2.1%
Pacific Peoples1.8%
MELAA0.7%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing408
Construction339
Professional, Scientific and Technical171
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI443
Total Students30
State1
Tarras SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 443 · 30 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile1/10
NZDep Score899
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)3
  Houses3
YoY Change-92.1%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023