Lumsden-Balfour is a small community in Southland with a population of 1,314 and a median age of 40. Median personal income is $43K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Lumsden-Balfour is $380 (380 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 46% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Lumsden-Balfour: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation); 3 schools with avg EQI 448.
In 2026, Lumsden-Balfour recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.
Lumsden-Balfour is a small community in Southland with a population of 1,314 and a median age of 40. Median personal income is $43K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Lumsden-Balfour is $380 (380 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 46% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Lumsden-Balfour: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation); 3 schools with avg EQI 448.
In 2026, Lumsden-Balfour recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.