Canterbury · Christchurch
Ilam median house price
Median sale price
$780k
That’s 3% above the national median of $755k.
Updated September 2026 · Source: REINZ Monthly Property Report. Figures are indicative and rounded — a guide for first-home buyers, not a valuation.
Deposit
What deposit would you need in Ilam?
5% deposit
$39,000
10% deposit
$78,000
20% deposit
$156,000
Illustrative only. Lower deposits depend on eligibility and lender criteria.
How Ilam compares in Christchurch
Of the 4 Christchurch suburbs we track, Ilam is the 2nd most expensive, priced above 2 of the other 3. Its median is $20k above the Christchurch average of $760k.
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