What's a good rental yield in Christchurch?

In Christchurch as at 20 Sept 2026, FindMyProperty's median modelled gross yield on 67 scored listings is 4.4%. 3 listings are tagged rental candidates at 9%+ modelled gross yield. Median asking on the scored set is $479,000.

Snapshot stats

Scored listings
67
Median modelled gross yield
4.4%
Median asking
$479,000
Rental candidates (9%+)
3
Median score
56
As-at
20 Sept 2026

Suburbs in this snapshot

Suburbn scoredFMP live median modelled yield
Linwood65.0%
Spreydon54.6%
Woolston43.3%
Addington35.0%
Bishopdale34.1%
Kainga34.8%
Mairehau33.9%
Phillipstown35.0%
Sydenham35.0%
Bromley24.3%
Burwood25.1%
Hornby24.2%
Islington24.2%
New Brighton22.0%
Papanui24.3%
Riccarton25.4%
South New Brighton24.7%
Wigram24.2%
Aranui14.0%
Avonside13.9%
Halswell13.9%
Harewood14.1%
Hei Hei14.2%
Hillsborough14.8%
Hoon Hay13.8%
Middleton15.2%
Northcote13.6%
Redwood14.0%
Shirley13.7%
Sockburn14.8%
Somerfield14.6%
St. Albans15.0%
Strowan13.3%
Upper Riccarton13.8%

Scored listings

City risks

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FAQ

What's a good rental yield in Christchurch?+

On this snapshot the median modelled gross yield in Christchurch is 4.4% across 67 scored listings. A listing is tagged a rental candidate at 9%+ modelled gross yield.

How many scored listings are in the Christchurch snapshot?+

This page uses 67 scored active listings in Christchurch. Unscored and sold rows are excluded.

How is gross yield modelled?+

Gross yield = (weekly rent × 52) ÷ purchase price × 100. On scored listings, weekly rent is benchmarked from MBIE Tenancy Services bond data by suburb and bedrooms, not from the agent's appraisal.

How many rental candidates are in this city?+

3 of 67 scored listings in Christchurch meet the 9%+ modelled gross yield tag.

Is this financial advice?+

No. FindMyProperty outputs are informational screening tools only. They are not legal, tax, lending, or financial advice.

How yield is modelled

  • Gross yield = (weekly rent × 52) ÷ purchase price × 100.
  • Net yield subtracts vacancy, rates, insurance, management and maintenance. Mortgage is excluded.
  • On scored listings, weekly rent is benchmarked from MBIE Tenancy Services bond data by suburb and bedrooms, not from the agent's appraisal.
  • A listing is tagged a rental candidate at 9%+ modelled gross yield.
  • Not financial advice.

NZ rental yield calculator · Methodology

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