- Est. Median Value
- $785K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $373/wk
- Safety Score
- 90/100
- Green Space
- 81%
- Current Weather
- 11.3°C
- Median Age
- 49 yrs
~35 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Delaware Bay
Is Delaware Bay a good place to live?
Delaware Bay is home to roughly 1,992 people across 35.4 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Delaware Bay scores 58 out of 100, with a safety score of 90/100 and 81% green space.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $785K, and weekly rent typically sits around $373.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 11.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety90
- Amenities26
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability48
- Green space100
- Community78
- Transport23
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $785K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $373/wk
- Median HH Income
- $95K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the postcode for Delaware Bay?
- The postcode for Delaware Bay is 7071.
- What is the population of Delaware Bay?
- Delaware Bay has 1,992 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Delaware Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Delaware Bay is $785K. Median weekly rent is $373/week.
- Where is Delaware Bay?
- Delaware Bay is in Nelson, Nelson / Tasman, New Zealand.
- Is Delaware Bay a good place to live?
- Delaware Bay scores 58/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Monday (weekly)
- Recycling
- Monday (fortnightly, Week 1)
- Next recycling
- 21 September
Check your exact collection days on the Nelson City Council website →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Monday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Monday.
Collection data sourced from Nelson City Council.
Delaware Bay Weather
Current conditions: 11.3°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.07 | 13.94 | 2.46 | 11.31 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.65 | 13.62 | 2.72 | 11.34 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.87 | 11.17 | 1.81 | 10.5 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.76 | 10.26 | 5.27 | 8.2 |
| 🍂 May | 14.2 | 7.8 | 6 | 6.96 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.78 | 6.04 | 3.95 | 7.23 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.96 | 5.23 | 2.11 | 7.36 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.88 | 4.39 | 3.7 | 8.79 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.07 | 7.41 | 2.78 | 9.11 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.56 | 8.04 | 4.28 | 10.48 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.17 | 9.98 | 2.77 | 11.06 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.93 | 12.87 | 3.25 | 11.38 |
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