Wallacetown

NZDep 4
Pop 1,182Median age 39Southland District

Wallacetown is a small community in Southland with a population of 1,182 and a median age of 39. Median personal income is $49K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Wallacetown is $500 (500 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 53% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Wallacetown: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 450.

In 2026, Wallacetown recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), up 0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability53% Stretched
School QualityEQI 450 Average
DeprivationDecile 4 Moderate
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$500
House Rent /wk$500
Rent-to-Income52.6%
Lodgements12
1/07/2024
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,182
Median Age39
Household Size
Personal Income$49K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European81.5%
Māori12.6%
Asian3.6%
Pacific Peoples2.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing114
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing96
Construction75
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI450
Total Students124
State2
Wallacetown SchoolContributing · State · EQI 461 · 72 students
Waianiwa SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 438 · 52 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile4/10
NZDep Score952
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023