Teviot Valley

NZDep 5
Pop 1,734Median age 52Central Otago District

Teviot Valley is a small community in Otago with a population of 1,734 and a median age of 52. Median personal income is $33K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Teviot Valley is $510 (510 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 80% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Teviot Valley: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 464.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability80% Stretched
School QualityEQI 464 Average
DeprivationDecile 5 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$510
House Rent /wk$510
Rent-to-Income79.6%
Lodgements12
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,734
Median Age52
Household Size
Personal Income$33K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European82.8%
Māori11.2%
Pacific Peoples3.4%
Asian2.3%
MELAA0.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing360
Construction72
Accommodation and Food69
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI464
Total Students145
State2
Roxburgh Area SchoolComposite · State · EQI 473 · 120 students
Millers Flat SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 456 · 25 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile5/10
NZDep Score980
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023