Northlake

NZDep 1
Pop 1,110Median age 33Queenstown-Lakes District

Northlake is a small community in Otago with a population of 1,110 and a median age of 33. Median personal income is $59K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for Northlake: NZDep decile 1 (low deprivation (affluent)).

In 2026, Northlake recorded 9 building approvals (7 houses, 2 units), down 82% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
DeprivationDecile 1 Low
Development-82% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,110
Median Age33
Household Size
Personal Income$59K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European84.3%
Māori5.8%
Asian5.8%
MELAA3.5%
Pacific Peoples0.5%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction159
Professional, Scientific and Technical90
Retail Trade87
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile1/10
NZDep Score912
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)9
  Houses7
  Units2
YoY Change-82%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023