Whitestone is a small community in Southland with a population of 624 and a median age of 49. Median personal income is $48K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for Whitestone: NZDep decile 1 (low deprivation (affluent)).

In 2026, Whitestone recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.