Edendale-Woodlands

NZDep 5
Pop 2,313Median age 37Southland District

Edendale-Woodlands is a small suburb in Southland with a population of 2,313 and a median age of 37. Median personal income is $50K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Edendale-Woodlands is $300 (300 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 31% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Edendale-Woodlands: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 436.

In 2026, Edendale-Woodlands recorded 2 building approvals (2 houses, 0 units), up 0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability31% Moderate
School QualityEQI 436 Average
DeprivationDecile 5 Moderate
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$300
House Rent /wk$300
Rent-to-Income31.1%
Lodgements12
1/10/2023
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,313
Median Age37
Household Size
Personal Income$50K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European77.3%
Māori12.7%
Asian7.9%
Pacific Peoples1.3%
MELAA0.7%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing495
Manufacturing180
Construction93
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI436
Total Students199
State2
Edendale School (Southland)Contributing · State · EQI 431 · 105 students
Woodlands Full Primary SchoolContributing · State · EQI 440 · 94 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile5/10
NZDep Score979
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)2
  Houses2
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023