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44 districts with house prices under national average
Explore these pockets of affordability across Aotearoa.

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Searching for an affordable home? This analysis identifies 44 districts across New Zealand with average asking prices below the national average of $856,950, offering great value for Kiwi buyers.
Key affordable areas include:
- Taranaki and Manawatū-Whanganui regions, with Ruapehu being the most affordable at $344,700.
- The West Coast and major centres like Christchurch City.
- Papakura, the only Auckland district below the national average.
This provides a starting point for buyers seeking entry-level properties.
Northland
Auckland
Waikato & Bay of Plenty
Taranaki & Manawatū-Whanganui
Hawke's Bay & Gisborne
Wellington Region
Nelson, Tasman & Marlborough
West Coast
Canterbury
Otago & Southland
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