Westport South

NZDep 9
Pop 2,610Median age 49Buller District

Westport South is a small suburb in West Coast with a population of 2,610 and a median age of 49. Median personal income is $28K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Westport South is $400 (400 houses, 250 units). This represents approximately 73% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Westport South: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 458.

In 2026, Westport South recorded 4 building approvals (4 houses, 0 units), down 73.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability73% Stretched
School QualityEQI 458 Average
DeprivationDecile 9 High
Development-73% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$400
House Rent /wk$400
Unit Rent /wk$250
Rent-to-Income73.2%
Lodgements27
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,610
Median Age49
Household Size
Personal Income$28K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European81.2%
Māori12.6%
Asian3.9%
Pacific Peoples1.8%
MELAA0.6%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Retail Trade141
Construction120
Health Care and Social Assistance114
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI458
Total Students369
State : Integrated1
State1
Westport South SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 479 · 225 students
St Canice's School (Westport)Full Primary · State : Integrated · EQI 436 · 144 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile9/10
NZDep Score1088
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)4
  Houses4
YoY Change-73.3%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023