Which schools are in zone for Nelson?

Nelson is not covered by a school enrolment zone. Nearby schools may accept enrolments under open enrolment or by application.

How do I check my school zone in Nelson?

Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.

What is the postcode for Nelson?

The postcode for Nelson is 7010.

What is the population of Nelson?

Nelson has 3,207 residents, based on the 2023 Census.

How much do houses cost in Nelson?

The estimated median property value in Nelson is $913K. Median weekly rent is $400/week.

Nelson is in Nelson, Nelson / Tasman, New Zealand.

Nelson, Nelson / Tasman | Postcode, Population & Property Values

Living in Nelson

Is Nelson a good place to live?

Nelson is home to roughly 3,207 people across 1.6 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Nelson scores 63 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 11.3°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.

What locals know about Nelson

Read tips from people who live here, or share what you know.

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Livability Breakdown

Safety81
Amenities100
Schools67
Housing Affordability41
Green space52
Community33
Transport23

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which schools are in zone for Nelson?: Nelson is not covered by a school enrolment zone. Nearby schools may accept enrolments under open enrolment or by application.
How do I check my school zone in Nelson?: Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
What is the postcode for Nelson?: The postcode for Nelson is 7010.
What is the population of Nelson?: Nelson has 3,207 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
How much do houses cost in Nelson?: The estimated median property value in Nelson is $913K. Median weekly rent is $400/week.
Where is Nelson?: Nelson is in Nelson, Nelson / Tasman, New Zealand.
Is Nelson a good place to live?: Nelson scores 63/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.

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.

Check your school zone

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

Rubbish & Recycling

Rubbish collection: Wednesday (weekly)
Recycling: Wednesday (fortnightly, Week 1)
Next recycling: 23 September

Check your exact collection days on the Nelson City Council website →

Rubbish bin

Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Wednesday.

Recycling bin

Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Wednesday.

Collection data sourced from Nelson City Council.

Explore Nelson

Things to do(44)

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Snap Fitness

Nelson Provincial Museum

Craig Potton Gallery

Bill Burke Gallery

CityFitness

Nelson Garrison Club

Electrix Cheerleading

G Space Gallery G103

The Suter Art Gallery

Arty Nelson Gallery

Wall to Wall Art Gallery

Pilates Nelson

Hot Clay Gallery

Body Fit Training

Parker Gallery

Miki D's Gym

F45

Tumoana Thaiboxing

Step Together Studios

Queen's Gardens

Nelson Lawn Tennis Club

Church Hill

Nelson Bridge Club

1903 Square

Nelson Bowling Club

Anzac Park

Seido Karate

Pole Artistry Studio

Abel Tasman National Park

Inspire Dance - Modern Jive Nelson

Coppermine

The Gravity Well

Old Lumpy

Albion Square

Nelson Squash Racquets Club

Nelson & Tasman Parks Programme

Tango Classes in Nelson and Richmond, NZ

Rutherford Park

Nelson Academy of Dance

NOGI X GI Jiu-Jitsu

City Fitness (Nelson City)

Bodywave EMS Training Studio

Mt Arthur, Kaharangi National Park

Parks & green spaces(9)

Queen's Gardens

Church Hill

1903 Square

Anzac Park

Abel Tasman National Park

Albion Square

Nelson & Tasman Parks Programme

Rutherford Park

Mt Arthur, Kaharangi National Park

Healthcare(11)

Harley Street Medical

Nelson East Medical

Skin center

Life Pharmacy

Haven Health Collective

Collingwood St Pharmacy

Sleep Well Clinic

INP Medical Clinic

Nelson Breast Ltd

Manuka Street Hospital

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

Living in Nelson

Is Nelson a good place to live?

What locals know about Nelson

Map

Livability Breakdown

Property & Economics

Key Financial Indicators (NZD)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools & Enrolment Zones in Nelson

Schools in zone for Nelson

Check your school zone

School Zone Checker

Other nearby schools

Maitai School

Nelson Central School

St Joseph's School (Nelson)

Nelson College For Girls

Nelson Teen Parent Unit

Auckland Point School

Nelson College For Girls Prep School

Hampden Street School

Nelson College

Nelson College (Prep Dept)

Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School

Nelson Intermediate

Tahunanui School

Enner Glynn School

Rubbish & Recycling

Rubbish bin

Recycling bin

Explore Nelson

🎯Things to do(44)

migym

Snap Fitness

Nelson Provincial Museum

Craig Potton Gallery

Bill Burke Gallery

CityFitness

Nelson Garrison Club

Electrix Cheerleading

G Space Gallery G103

The Suter Art Gallery

Arty Nelson Gallery

Wall to Wall Art Gallery

Pilates Nelson

Hot Clay Gallery

Body Fit Training

Parker Gallery

Miki D's Gym

F45

Tumoana Thaiboxing

Step Together Studios

Queen's Gardens

Nelson Lawn Tennis Club

Church Hill

Nelson Bridge Club

1903 Square

Nelson Bowling Club

Anzac Park

Seido Karate

Pole Artistry Studio

Abel Tasman National Park

Inspire Dance - Modern Jive Nelson

Coppermine

The Gravity Well

Old Lumpy

Albion Square

Nelson Squash Racquets Club

Nelson & Tasman Parks Programme

Tango Classes in Nelson and Richmond, NZ

Rutherford Park

Nelson Academy of Dance

NOGI X GI Jiu-Jitsu

City Fitness (Nelson City)

Bodywave EMS Training Studio

Mt Arthur, Kaharangi National Park

🌳Parks & green spaces(9)

Queen's Gardens

Church Hill

Things to do(44)

Parks & green spaces(9)

Healthcare(11)

Places to eat & drink(166)