- Est. Median Value
- $913K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 81/100
- Green Space
- 16%
- Current Weather
- 9.6°C
- Median Age
- 40 yrs
~44 crimes/1k/yr
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Living in Nelson
Is Nelson a good place to live?
Nelson is home to roughly 3,207 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Nelson scores 62 out of 100, with a safety score of 81/100 and 16% green space.
Schools: Nelson has 14 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $913K, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: Nelson has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Nelson is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety81
- Amenities100
- Schools67
- Housing Affordability41
- Green space52
- Community33
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $913K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Median HH Income
- $64K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -2.2%
- 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.
Nearby Suburbs
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Nelson
Schools in zone for Nelson
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Nelson. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Nelson. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Nelson that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Maitai School
Specialist School · roll 59 · decile 7 · 0.4 km away
Nelson Central School
Contributing · roll 370 · decile 5 · 0.6 km away
St Joseph's School (Nelson)
Full Primary · roll 345 · decile 5 · 0.7 km away
Nelson College For Girls
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 985 · decile 7 · 0.8 km away
Nelson Teen Parent Unit
Teen Parent Unit · decile 1 · 0.9 km away
Auckland Point School
Contributing · roll 83 · decile 1 · 0.9 km away
Nelson College For Girls Prep School
Intermediate · roll 98 · decile 7 · 0.9 km away
Hampden Street School
Contributing · roll 422 · decile 6 · 1.6 km away
Nelson College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1037 · decile 7 · 1.7 km away
Nelson College (Prep Dept)
Intermediate · roll 98 · decile 7 · 1.7 km away
Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School
Contributing · roll 343 · decile 2 · 2.0 km away
Nelson Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 413 · decile 5 · 2.5 km away
Tahunanui School
Contributing · roll 265 · decile 4 · 3.8 km away
Enner Glynn School
Contributing · roll 306 · decile 7 · 4.6 km away
Explore Nelson
Things to do(15)
Nelson Provincial Museum
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G Space Gallery G103
Snap Fitness
The Suter Art Gallery
Arty Nelson Gallery
Craig Potton Gallery
Bill Burke Gallery
Wall to Wall Art Gallery
CityFitness
Pilates Nelson
Hot Clay Gallery
Body Fit Training
Parker Gallery
Miki D's Gym
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare(7)
Harley Street Medical
Nelson East Medical
Skin center
Life Pharmacy
Haven Health Collective
Collingwood St Pharmacy
Sleep Well Clinic
Eat & Drink in Nelson
Places to eat & drink(66)
River Kitchen
Prince Albert
Oriental
The Waka
Stefanos
Atomic Coffee Shop
Bamboo Tiger
Malbas
Molly's Sports Bar
O'Shedigans
Rattle n Hum
Tasty Tucker - Bakery & Cafe
Chokdee
Lone Star
NBM Asian Street Eats
Tong Tara Thai Restaurant
Morrison Street Cafe Gallery
Lambretta's Cafe
Miracle
Rome
The Free House
Ake Ake Café
The Indian Cafe
Little India
Sweet As Cafe
The Vic Public House
Sal's
Hopgoods & Co
DeVille
New Asia Restaurant & Takeaway
Urban Oyster Bar & Eatery
Babagatto
Craft Beer Depot
The Spice Curry Kitchen
Two Thumbs Brewery
Tern Coffee House
Red16
East St Cafe
Nicola's Cantina
Mango
Falafel Gourmet
Pizza Hut
Kebab Kitchen
Koharu Shokudo
Nelson Training Centre
The Baker's Coffee Shop
The Qualitea Cafe
Victus Coffee & Eatery
The Suter Café
Hardy St Eatery
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The Buxton
Arden Bar & Kitchen
Aki Sushi
Teaology
Sprig + Fern Brewing Co.
Sublime Coffee Roasters
NYSA Turkish Restaurant
Kismet
Takor Thai
Green Bamboo - Vietnamese Restaurant
Port O'Call Bar
Eight Plates
Kimchi & Wasabi
Ikko Sushi
Halifax Cafe
Maru - Japanese & Korean
Beauty & Fitness in Nelson
Beauty & fitness(6)
Body Fit Training
CityFitness
migym
Miki D's Gym
Pilates Nelson
Snap Fitness
Stay in Nelson
Places to stay(9)
Fern Lodge
Palms Motel
Auroratech Backpackers
Bridge Street Backpackers
Pallace Backpackers
Skylight Villa
Palazzo
The Royal Hotel
Honeysuckle House Backpackers
Nelson Weather
Current conditions: 9.6°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.9 | 14.72 | 2.56 | 11.26 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.48 | 14.25 | 3.53 | 11.25 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.49 | 11.6 | 2.18 | 10.38 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.49 | 11.25 | 5.52 | 8.3 |
| 🍂 May | 15.01 | 8.63 | 5.62 | 6.83 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.58 | 7.41 | 3.77 | 7 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.89 | 6.27 | 1.92 | 7.39 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.77 | 5.66 | 3.52 | 8.67 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.03 | 7.97 | 2.99 | 8.97 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.45 | 9.02 | 5.63 | 10.42 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.2 | 10.89 | 3.16 | 11.09 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.47 | 13.98 | 2.95 | 11.44 |
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