Gore South

NZDep 8
Pop 627Median age 42Gore District

Gore South is a small community in Southland with a population of 627 and a median age of 42. Median personal income is $39K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Gore South is $345 (345 houses, 350 units). This represents approximately 46% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Gore South: NZDep decile 8 (high deprivation).

In 2026, Gore South recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), up 0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability46% Stretched
DeprivationDecile 8 High
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$345
House Rent /wk$345
Unit Rent /wk$350
Rent-to-Income46.1%
Lodgements18
1/10/2022
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population627
Median Age42
Household Size
Personal Income$39K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European83.5%
Māori14.3%
Pacific Peoples1.3%
Asian0.9%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing81
Retail Trade42
Construction39
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile8/10
NZDep Score1040
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023