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Christchurch house prices: 2024 market & suburbs to watch

Considering buying a property in Christchurch? Here’s everything you need to know about the market before you do

Ben Tutty
Last updated: 2 April 2024 | 5 min read
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Christchurch's property market is outperforming other major NZ cities, with a 1.6% value increase in the year to February 2024. With an average value of $758,452, it remains the most affordable of the five biggest centres.

Suburb performance varies significantly:

- Cheaper areas like Islington show strong recent growth (4.7%).

- Affluent suburbs like Strowan lead in long-term growth (6.8% average).

Due to lower prices and higher yields, Christchurch is considered an ideal market for beginner investors.

Christchurch house prices by the numbers

Christchurch property prices in 2024

Annual average property value change January 2024

Christchurchy city centre

Average house prices: Christchurch suburbs

Top 5 Christchurch suburbs - Value increases Feb 23 to Feb 24

Top 5 Christchurch suburbs - Value increases 20 year average

Christchurch is a great place to invest in property.

Buying property in Christchurch?

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