- Est. Median Value
- $645K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $415/wk
- Safety Score
- 81/100
- Green Space
- 42%
- Current Weather
- 13.0°C
- Median Age
- 36 yrs
~44 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Nelson South
Is Nelson South a good place to live?
Nelson South is home to roughly 4,059 people across 3.2 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Nelson South scores 75 out of 100, with a safety score of 81/100 and 42% green space.
Schools: Nelson South has 18 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 $645K, and weekly rent typically sits around $415.
Lifestyle: Nelson South has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 13.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Nelson South 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
- Schools65
- Housing Affordability58
- Green space100
- Community78
- Transport23
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $645K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $415/wk
- Median HH Income
- $80K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -5.6%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Nelson South?
- Children living in Nelson South are in zone for Hampden Street School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Nelson South?
- 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 South?
- The postcode for Nelson South is 7010.
- What is the population of Nelson South?
- Nelson South has 4,059 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Nelson South?
- The estimated median property value in Nelson South is $645K. Median weekly rent is $415/week.
- Where is Nelson South?
- Nelson South is in Nelson, Nelson / Tasman, New Zealand.
- Is Nelson South a good place to live?
- Nelson South scores 75/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Nelson South
Schools in zone for Nelson South
Children living in Nelson South have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Hampden Street School
Contributing · roll 422 · decile 6
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Nelson South. 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 South that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Nelson College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1037 · decile 7 · 0.2 km away
Nelson College (Prep Dept)
Intermediate · roll 98 · decile 7 · 0.2 km away
Nelson College For Girls
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 985 · decile 7 · 0.7 km away
Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School
Contributing · roll 343 · decile 2 · 0.7 km away
Nelson College For Girls Prep School
Intermediate · roll 98 · decile 7 · 0.7 km away
Nelson Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 413 · decile 5 · 1.0 km away
St Joseph's School (Nelson)
Full Primary · roll 345 · decile 5 · 1.1 km away
Nelson Central School
Contributing · roll 370 · decile 5 · 1.2 km away
Auckland Point School
Contributing · roll 83 · decile 1 · 1.7 km away
Maitai School
Specialist School · roll 59 · decile 7 · 1.7 km away
Nelson Teen Parent Unit
Teen Parent Unit · decile 1 · 1.8 km away
Tahunanui School
Contributing · roll 265 · decile 4 · 2.7 km away
Enner Glynn School
Contributing · roll 306 · decile 7 · 3.1 km away
Nayland College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1312 · decile 6 · 4.3 km away
Broadgreen Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 486 · decile 6 · 4.4 km away
Nelson Christian Academy
Full Primary · roll 311 · decile 6 · 4.5 km away
Nayland Primary School
Contributing · roll 367 · decile 6 · 4.5 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 South
Things to do(16)
myBJJ
Academy Of Ballet Arts
Cityfitness
Victory Boxing Nelson
Whakatu Boxing
Melrose Park
Tasman Twos
Fairfield Park
Nelson Weightlifting Club
Tukaha Jiu Jitsu Nelson
Tasman Performance
Wakatu Cricket Club
The Hub Functional Fitness
Neale Park, Nelson
Open Floor with Hester Phillips
Gymnastics Nelson Inc
Parks & green spaces(3)
Melrose Park
Fairfield Park
Neale Park, Nelson
Healthcare(5)
The Nelson Clinic
A&e Nelson
Accident & Emergency, Nelson
Paediatric Ward Nelson Hospital
Health NZ – Nelson Marlborough
Eat & Drink in Nelson South
Places to eat & drink(10)
Flames on Forty
Melrose Cafe
Shelstar Coffee
Sarah's Coffee Hut
Spagalimis Pizzeria
The Apple Shed Cafe
Posh Ice
Devon Bakery
Aroha Chocolate
91 on nile
Tradies & Services in Nelson South
Tradies & services(18)
Andy Bennett Plumbing Ltd
Artificialgrassnelson.Co.Nz
Automatic Transmission Specialists
Challenge Gourdie Automotive
Doubleglazingnelson.Co.Nz
Fulton Automotive Nelson
Hertz Electrical
Jackson Plumbing
Nelson Auto Glass Specialists
Nelson Muffler Fitting & Radiator World
Nelson Window Cleaning
Pit Stop Nelson
Quality Paint & Panel
Renovate Me Nelson
Sarmya Clayton Interior Design
The Custom Space
TINTZ Tasman
Victory Clothing Alterations
Shops in Nelson South
Shops(12)
Carpet Court
Edito Furniture and Design
Edridge Enterprises
Nelson Pottery Supplies
New World Nelson City
Night Owl Store, Post and Lotto
Pzazz Building Nelson
Russells Curtains & Blinds
Stihl Shop Nelson
The Inside
Tineli
Waimea roadfoodmart
Beauty & Fitness in Nelson South
Beauty & fitness(20)
177 kawai st
Academy Of Ballet Arts
Artistic Beauty Nelson
Beauty on Hampden
Cityfitness
Gymnastics Nelson Inc
House of Halo NZ
myBJJ
Nelson Weightlifting Club
Open Floor with Hester Phillips
Pearls Beauty Palour
Studio Elegance
Tasman Performance
Tasman Twos
The Cutting Bar
The Hub Functional Fitness
Tukaha Jiu Jitsu Nelson
Victory Boxing Nelson
Wakatu Cricket Club
Whakatu Boxing
Professional Services in Nelson South
Professional services(10)
Annie Leather Celebrant
Brant Adam Photography
C-Bax Photography
EmployAble
Gibbons
Lead Like A Legend - Dani Ferrier Coaching
Roadmarkers Safe Traffic South
Sharpen
Tima Health
Western Union
Stay in Nelson South
Places to stay(8)
The Bug
Grampians B&B
The Hotel Nelson
Admirals Motor Inn
Joya Garden & Villa Studios
Joya Centre
Warwick House - Boutique Hotel, Nelson New Zealand
Urban Apartments
Nelson South Weather
Current conditions: 13.0°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.75 | 14.57 | 2.56 | 11.26 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.33 | 14.11 | 3.53 | 11.25 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.34 | 11.45 | 2.18 | 10.38 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.34 | 11.09 | 5.52 | 8.3 |
| 🍂 May | 14.86 | 8.48 | 5.62 | 6.83 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.44 | 7.25 | 3.77 | 7 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.74 | 6.11 | 1.92 | 7.39 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.62 | 5.51 | 3.52 | 8.67 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.87 | 7.82 | 2.99 | 8.97 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.31 | 8.87 | 5.63 | 10.42 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.05 | 10.75 | 3.16 | 11.09 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.32 | 13.83 | 2.95 | 11.44 |
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