Stewart Island is a small community in Southland with a population of 486 and a median age of 47. Median personal income is $38K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.
Median weekly rent in Stewart Island is $380 (0 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 51% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Stewart Island: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 453.
In 2026, Stewart Island recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.
Stewart Island is a small community in Southland with a population of 486 and a median age of 47. Median personal income is $38K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.
Median weekly rent in Stewart Island is $380 (0 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 51% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Stewart Island: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 453.
In 2026, Stewart Island recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.