Lowest Income in Canterbury

Top 35 cities ranked by lowest income

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Lowest Income — Canterbury

1 Upper Riccarton $13,440

2 Ilam $16,620

3 Papanui $17,220

4 Ashburton $18,240

5 Wigram $20,280

6 Shirley $20,400

7 Mairehau $20,760

8 Rangiora $22,080

9 Allenton $22,260

10 Avonhead $22,260

11 Riccarton $22,440

12 New Brighton $22,500

13 Kaiapoi $22,560

14 Bryndwr $22,680

15 Burnside $23,700

16 Bishopdale $23,940

17 Parklands $24,060

18 Burwood $24,240

19 Spreydon $25,200

20 Woodend $26,520

21 Casebrook $26,700

22 Redwood $27,120

23 Hornby $27,240

24 Hoon Hay $28,200

25 Christchurch $28,320

26 Somerfield $28,440

27 Timaru $28,440

28 Rolleston $30,360

29 Merivale $30,540

30 Cashmere $32,580

31 Halswell $32,580

32 Addington $32,820

33 Prebbleton $32,940

34 Sydenham $33,000

35 Lincoln $35,340

Cities with the lowest median incomes in Canterbury face economic challenges that affect residents' quality of life and access to opportunities. Upper Riccarton has a median household income of $13,440.

Lower incomes in these cities may reflect limited local job markets, reliance on specific industries, or historical economic factors. However, many of these communities also have lower costs of living, which can partially offset the income difference.

Economic development initiatives, workforce training programs, and infrastructure investments are key strategies being pursued in many of these communities to raise income levels and attract new employers.

Did You Know?

1. The median household in Upper Riccarton earns $13,440 — 82% below the national median.
2. Lower incomes don't always mean lower quality of life — many of these cities have significantly lower costs of living.
3. College towns often appear on this list because student populations bring down the median household income statistics.

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