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Canterbury property market update: Garden City resilience shines

Record highs, steady growth, and a region hitting its stride.

Hannah Hilliam
Last updated: 29 April 2026 | 3 min read
Canterbury pricing trends
ValueMoM%YoY%
Average Asking PriceAverage Asking Price$757,000$757,0001.20%1.20%2.40%2.40%
Average Weekly RentAverage Weekly Rent$588$588-0.10%-0.10%-0.30%-0.30%

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