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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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The Christchurch property market has shown strong performance, with a 1.6% value increase to February 2024—the highest among NZ's major cities. Its relative affordability, with an average value of $758,452, has cushioned it from recent downturns.

Suburb trends vary significantly:

- Cheaper areas like Islington are seeing strong recent gains.

- Affluent suburbs like Strowan offer better long-term growth.

Opes Partners recommends Christchurch as an ideal market for beginner investors due to its lower prices and higher yields.

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.

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