Avenal is a small community in Southland with a population of 1,191 and a median age of 40. Median personal income is $41K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.
Median weekly rent in Avenal is $443 (443 houses, 365 units). This represents approximately 56% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Avenal: NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 493.
In 2026, Avenal recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.
Avenal is a small community in Southland with a population of 1,191 and a median age of 40. Median personal income is $41K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.
Median weekly rent in Avenal is $443 (443 houses, 365 units). This represents approximately 56% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Avenal: NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 493.
In 2026, Avenal recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.