Living in Rolleston
Rolleston is a large place in Canterbury, New Zealand, home to 34,100 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 1%, #2 of 410), early retirees (top 1%, #2 of 350), young families (top 3%, #9 of 423).
Residents34,100
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport16 km (Christchurch International)
Nearest city of 100k+21 km
Within 30 km715,200 people
Sea coast17 km
Climate typeOceanic (Cfb)
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 80 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Wellington321 km
Within 10 km40,493 people
Greater areaGreater Christchurch, 21 km out
LandscapeNew Zealand, Polynesia
Winter daylight15 h 26 min, sunset 9:12
See Rolleston on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Rolleston
- The landscape belongs to New Zealand.
- It is part of Greater Christchurch, 21 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 15 h 26 min and sets around 9:12; in late June it sets around 7:00.
How Rolleston ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in New Zealand. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In New Zealand | In Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 65 | #9 of 423 | #1 of 79 | Map |
| Low-income household | 61 | #139 of 295 | #30 of 45 | Map |
| Low-income family | 64 | #46 of 241 | #3 of 40 | Map |
| Single parent | 67 | #32 of 167 | #2 of 25 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 80 | #38 of 337 | #7 of 61 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 81 | #24 of 337 | #6 of 61 | Map |
| Early retiree | 77 | #2 of 350 | #1 of 56 | Map |
| Single professional | 45 | #99 of 118 | #19 of 22 | Map |
| Young professional | 46 | #103 of 123 | #20 of 24 | Map |
| DINKS | 49 | #59 of 71 | #9 of 12 | Map |
| Remote worker | 78 | #39 of 195 | #7 of 27 | Map |
| Commuter | 64 | #184 of 251 | #38 of 53 | Map |
| Car-free household | 39 | #125 of 136 | #27 of 29 | Map |
| Student | 47 | #31 of 41 | #7 of 8 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 63 | #140 of 241 | #30 of 40 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 60 | #165 of 410 | #42 of 71 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 32 | #102 of 118 | #20 of 24 | Map |
| Expat professional | 62 | #93 of 195 | #20 of 27 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 69 | #156 of 337 | #40 of 61 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 67 | #78 of 578 | #16 of 101 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 75 | #117 of 546 | #29 of 93 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 35 | #413 of 546 | #48 of 93 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 57 | #104 of 578 | #20 of 101 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 70 | #52 of 546 | #7 of 93 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 66 | #126 of 630 | #26 of 106 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 77 | #2 of 410 | #1 of 71 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #205 of 395 | #27 of 68 | Map |
| Business owner | 72 | #162 of 410 | #40 of 71 | Map |
| Digital native | 37 | #104 of 125 | #21 of 24 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Prebbleton 11 km
- Lincoln 11 km
- Hornby 13 km
- Wigram 14 km
- Halswell 15 km
- Avonhead 16 km
- Upper Riccarton 16 km
- Ilam 17 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.