Outer Wānaka

Pop 435Median age 47Queenstown-Lakes District

Outer Wānaka is a small community in Otago with a population of 435 and a median age of 47. Median personal income is $45K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for Outer Wānaka: 1 school with avg EQI 395.

In 2026, Outer Wānaka recorded 4 building approvals (4 houses, 0 units), down 20% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 395 Average
Development-20% Steady
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population435
Median Age47
Household Size
Personal Income$45K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European90.2%
Māori6.5%
Asian2.0%
Pacific Peoples0.7%
MELAA0.7%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction48
Accommodation and Food42
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing33
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI395
Total Students13
State1
Makarora Primary SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 395 · 13 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)4
  Houses4
YoY Change-20%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023