Highest Income in Canterbury

Top 35 cities ranked by highest income

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Highest Income — Canterbury

1 Lincoln $35,340

2 Sydenham $33,000

3 Prebbleton $32,940

4 Addington $32,820

5 Halswell $32,580

6 Cashmere $32,580

7 Merivale $30,540

8 Rolleston $30,360

9 Somerfield $28,440

10 Timaru $28,440

11 Christchurch $28,320

12 Hoon Hay $28,200

13 Hornby $27,240

14 Redwood $27,120

15 Casebrook $26,700

16 Woodend $26,520

17 Spreydon $25,200

18 Burwood $24,240

19 Parklands $24,060

20 Bishopdale $23,940

21 Burnside $23,700

22 Bryndwr $22,680

23 Kaiapoi $22,560

24 New Brighton $22,500

25 Riccarton $22,440

26 Avonhead $22,260

27 Allenton $22,260

28 Rangiora $22,080

29 Mairehau $20,760

30 Shirley $20,400

31 Wigram $20,280

32 Ashburton $18,240

33 Papanui $17,220

34 Ilam $16,620

35 Upper Riccarton $13,440

The highest-income cities in Canterbury represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Lincoln leads with a median household income of $35,340. These cities are often home to concentrations of high-paying industries including technology, finance, and healthcare.

High median incomes typically correlate with strong local economies, educated workforces, and proximity to major employment centers. Many of these cities are suburbs or satellite communities of larger metro areas, where professionals live while commuting to nearby urban cores.

While high incomes are attractive, they often come with correspondingly higher costs of living, particularly in housing. The gap between income and housing costs varies significantly across these top-earning communities.

Did You Know?

1. Households in Lincoln earn $35,340 — that's -53% above the national median of $75,000.
2. Median household income has grown faster in suburban communities than in urban cores over the past decade.
3. High-income cities often correlate with higher education levels — most of these cities have college attainment rates above 50%.
4. E9 is well-represented with 10 cities in the top income rankings.

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