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Canterbury property market update: Garden City resilience shines
Record highs, steady growth, and a region hitting its stride.

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The Canterbury property market is showing resilient, sustainable growth, outperforming other major centres. The average asking price of $757,000 offers value for first-home buyers and investors.
Buyer demand is strong, with high interest in "as is where is" properties and key growth suburbs like Halswell, St Albans, and Rolleston. The rental market is stable at $588/week, supported by strong population growth, making Canterbury an attractive region for all property seekers.
| Value | MoM% | YoY% | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Asking Price | Average Asking Price | $757,000 | $757,000 | 1.20% | 1.20% | 2.40% | 2.40% |
| Average Weekly Rent | Average Weekly Rent | $588 | $588 | -0.10% | -0.10% | -0.30% | -0.30% |
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