What does Highest Median Income rank?

Highest Median Income ranks areas in Canterbury using QuickProperty's processed property and locality datasets. Top 50 SA2 areas by median personal income (population > 500)

How should I use this ranking for property research?

Use the ranking as a screening step for Canterbury. Save realistic areas to your shortlist, compare the strongest pair, and open suburb detail pages before relying on one result.

Does the top ranked area mean it is the best choice?

No. Rankings are a shortlist input, not a final recommendation. Check price history, rent, income, population, local services, source freshness, and current listings before making a decision.

How current is the ranking data?

QuickProperty uses processed public-source datasets and refreshes automated sources where available. Use the suburb detail page source panels to see which signals are current, estimated, or missing for a specific area.

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Ranking · Canterbury · 50 SA2 areas

Highest Median Income — Canterbury

Top 50 SA2 areas by median personal income (population > 500).

Leading area

Lincoln SouthCANTERBURY

Leading value

$65K

Runner-up

Halswell South EastCANTERBURY

Updated

12 July 2026

Ranking

Highest Median Income

Top 50 SA2 areas by median personal income (population > 500) — Canterbury

50 results

How to read this ranking

Use income rankings to spot stronger earning areas before assuming they are the best all-round choices.

BEST FOR

Finding areas with stronger personal income levels.

This is useful when you want to screen for earning power and economic depth across New Zealand.

READ IT AS

Income strength can come with higher local costs.

Higher incomes often overlap with stronger demand and amenity, but they can also imply more expensive rents and tighter entry.

NEXT STEP

Cross-check affordability and local services.

Use compare or suburb pages to decide whether the income advantage still holds up once costs and local access are factored in.

Intent pathway · LIVABILITY-LED

I want schools, deprivation, and access first.

Start with schools, least-deprived areas, or transport rankings, then compare the best two local fits.

Livability screens are context layers; use suburb detail before making them decisive.

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AVAILABLE evidence

Direct source-backed screen

This ranking is backed by a specific local signal. Use it to shortlist, then compare against rent, services, and demographic context.

INCOME-FIRST

Top candidates are income-led ideas.

Use compare to check whether stronger income is offset by rent, deprivation, or weaker services.

Shortlist flow

Use #1 Lincoln South and #2 Halswell South East as the first compare pair.

Rankings are strongest when they hand you a shortlist quickly. Compare the top two first, then open suburb detail if the head-to-head result still feels narrow.

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Distribution

50 suburbs · midpoint ≈ $54K

Leader: Lincoln South · $65K

# ▲	AREA	REGION	MEDIAN INCOME	POP
1	Lincoln South	CANTERBURY	$65K	1,383
2	Halswell South East	CANTERBURY	$63K	1,320
3	Halswell South West	CANTERBURY	$61K	1,005
4	Tai Tapu	CANTERBURY	$60K	1,299
5	Lincoln North	CANTERBURY	$59K	3,504
6	West Melton	CANTERBURY	$59K	2,409
7	Rolleston South East	CANTERBURY	$58K	5,697
8	Holmwood	CANTERBURY	$58K	2,211
9	Huntsbury	CANTERBURY	$58K	2,541
10	Kennedys Bush	CANTERBURY	$57K	885
11	Rolleston South West	CANTERBURY	$57K	1,668
12	Westmorland	CANTERBURY	$57K	2,661
13	Faringdon	CANTERBURY	$57K	5,553
14	Halswell West	CANTERBURY	$56K	3,753
15	Rolleston South Central	CANTERBURY	$56K	2,556
16	Rolleston North Central	CANTERBURY	$56K	4,134
17	Christchurch Central-West	CANTERBURY	$55K	1,185
18	Prebbleton South	CANTERBURY	$55K	3,057
19	Governors Bay	CANTERBURY	$55K	882
20	Cashmere West	CANTERBURY	$55K	3,165
21	Prebbleton North	CANTERBURY	$55K	2,325
22	Rolleston North East	CANTERBURY	$55K	2,337
23	Prestons	CANTERBURY	$55K	2,322
24	Ashburton Forks	CANTERBURY	$54K	2,307
25	Cashmere East	CANTERBURY	$54K	3,549
26	Halswell North	CANTERBURY	$54K	2,454
27	Kirwee	CANTERBURY	$54K	1,494
28	Ravenswood	CANTERBURY	$54K	1,152
29	Burnham Camp	CANTERBURY	$54K	798
30	Clifton Hill	CANTERBURY	$54K	1,881
31	Mount Pleasant	CANTERBURY	$54K	3,903
32	Chertsey	CANTERBURY	$53K	1,563
33	Ealing-Lowcliffe	CANTERBURY	$53K	1,467
34	Maungati	CANTERBURY	$53K	723
35	Cairnbrae	CANTERBURY	$53K	1,404
36	Bankside	CANTERBURY	$53K	1,647
37	Eiffelton	CANTERBURY	$53K	2,601
38	Mandeville	CANTERBURY	$52K	1,878
39	Waitikiri	CANTERBURY	$52K	2,610
40	Fendalton	CANTERBURY	$52K	2,073
41	Charing Cross	CANTERBURY	$52K	900
42	Lincoln East	CANTERBURY	$52K	2,430
43	Rolleston Tauwharekākaho	CANTERBURY	$52K	2,712
44	Rutland	CANTERBURY	$51K	3,024
45	Merivale	CANTERBURY	$51K	3,135
46	Rolleston Central	CANTERBURY	$51K	3,747
47	Sumner	CANTERBURY	$51K	3,411
48	Redcliffs	CANTERBURY	$51K	2,058
49	Malvern	CANTERBURY	$50K	2,586
50	Yaldhurst	CANTERBURY	$50K	2,349

FAQ

New Zealand highest median income FAQ

What does Highest Median Income rank?

Highest Median Income ranks areas in Canterbury using QuickProperty's processed property and locality datasets. Top 50 SA2 areas by median personal income (population > 500)
How should I use this ranking for property research?

Use the ranking as a screening step for Canterbury. Save realistic areas to your shortlist, compare the strongest pair, and open suburb detail pages before relying on one result.
Does the top ranked area mean it is the best choice?

No. Rankings are a shortlist input, not a final recommendation. Check price history, rent, income, population, local services, source freshness, and current listings before making a decision.
How current is the ranking data?

QuickProperty uses processed public-source datasets and refreshes automated sources where available. Use the suburb detail page source panels to see which signals are current, estimated, or missing for a specific area.