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South Canterbury

About

South Canterbury is a region in the southern part of Canterbury, New Zealand, known for its mix of rural landscapes and coastal areas. The region includes the towns of Timaru, Geraldine, and Temuka, with Timaru serving as the main urban center. The area is bordered by the Rangitata River to the north and the Waitaki River to the south, with the Southern Alps forming a dramatic backdrop to the west.

The economy of South Canterbury is largely based on agriculture, with dairy farming, sheep grazing, and crop production playing key roles. The region also features coastal attractions like Caroline Bay and the Opihi River, offering opportunities for outdoor activities. South Canterbury’s location along State Highway 1 makes it a transit point between Christchurch and Dunedin.

Area overview

On average South Canterbury has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in South Canterbury is £53,700 per year. There are 8 schools in South Canterbury: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 4 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in South Canterbury

CT13LB

Cromwell Road

CT11SE

Sussex Avenue

CT11SR

Cumberland Avenue

CT11SY

Lower Chantry Lane

CT11XY

Appledown Way

CT12NF

Old Dover Road

CT13AP

New Dover Road

CT13EU

Old Dover Road

CT13JS

Caledon Terrace

CT13LX

Norman Road

CT13NU

Nackington Road

CT34AA

Bekesbourne Lane

CT11PW

North Holmes Road

CT11SX

Longport

CT11TU

Ivy Lane

CT13DG

The Hoystings Close

CT13ET

South Canterbury

CT13HR

Old Dover Road

CT13LQ

New Dover Road

CT13LR

Nunnery Fields

CT11NU

St Gregory's Road

CT11PE

Longport

CT11QL

Pretoria Road

CT11YG

Barton Road

CT13BL

New Dover Road

CT13BZ

Old Dover Road

CT13EB

Churchill Road

CT13HS

Oaten Hill

CT13PB

Cowdrey Place

CT11NR

Edgar Road

CT11PB

Monastery Street

CT11XR

St Augustine's Road

CT13AT

New Dover Road

CT13AY

Old Dover Road

CT13DT

New Dover Road

CT13FN

Flagstaff Court

CT11AP

Edward Road

CT12RJ

Rhodaus Close

CT13DN

New Dover Road

CT13EH

New Dover Road

CT13ES

Old Dover Road

CT13JP

Lansdown Road

CT13ND

Ethelbert Road

CT13NH

Ethelbert Road

CT13YB

Wells Avenue

CT13DF

Old Dover Road

CT13EX

Nackington Road

CT13HD

Bigglestons Link

CT13NL

The Gap

CT13TE

Appledown Way

CT45DL

South Canterbury

CT11SG

Dorset Road

CT11NT

Old Ruttington Lane

CT11SF

Dorset Road

CT13BW

Invicta Close

CT13BY

Bastien Mews

CT13NF

Ethelbert Road

CT13NT

The Foreland

CT13PH

St Lawrence Forstal

CT34AD

Bekesbourne Lane

CT47AR

Nackington Road

CT11YJ

Milton Close

CT11SP

Russet Road

CT11SW

Spring Lane

CT11YD

Milton Close

CT13AN

New Dover Road

CT13BU

Woolmer Close

CT13DA

Old Dover Road

CT13DS

Stanmore Court

CT13DZ

New Dover Road

CT13NQ

Ethelbert Road

CT11PL

Longport

CT13HB

Dover Street

CT13NX

Cowdrey Place

CT13YD

Lincoln Avenue

CT13LU

Nunnery Road

CT11DU

Ivy Lane

CT11PF

Longport

CT11QU

North Holmes Road

CT11YA

Pilgrims Way

CT11YQ

Barton Road

CT12FU

Rhodaus Town

CT13HE

Puckle Lane

CT12LR

Broad Street

CT12RG

Rhodaus Close

CT13HA

Flagstaff Court

CT13LZ

Puckle Lane

CT13YE

Lincoln Avenue

CT11NW

Havelock Street

CT11SD

Rutland Close

CT11XT

Pilgrims Way

CT13AU

New Dover Road

CT13BH

New Dover Road

CT13EY

New Dover Road

CT13HT

Nunnery Fields

CT11PD

Monastery Street

CT11YB

Pilgrims Way

CT13DB

Cossington Road

CT13ER

Old Dover Road

CT13LL

Juniper Close