- Est. Median Value
- $645K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $415/wk
- Safety Score
- 81/100
- Green Space
- 42%
- Current Weather
- 9.2°C
- Median Age
- 36 yrs
~44 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Nelson South
Is Nelson South a good place to live?
Nelson South is home to roughly 4,059 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Nelson South scores 69 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 9.2°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
- Amenities70
- Schools65
- Housing Affordability58
- Green space100
- Community78
- Transport20
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
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
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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
Explore Nelson South
Things to do(4)
myBJJ
Wakatu Cricket Club
Open Floor with Hester Phillips
Gymnastics Nelson Inc
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare(6)
The Nelson Clinic
A&e Nelson
Accident & Emergency, Nelson
Paediatric Ward Nelson Hospital
Nelson Hospital
Health NZ – Nelson Marlborough
Eat & Drink in Nelson South
Places to eat & drink(5)
Flames on Forty
Melrose Cafe
Shelstar Coffee
Victory Square Fish & Chips
Devon Bakery
Tradies & Services in Nelson South
Tradies & services(6)
Artificialgrassnelson.Co.Nz
Doubleglazingnelson.Co.Nz
Nelson Window Cleaning
Renovate Me Nelson
Sarmya Clayton Interior Design
Victory Clothing Alterations
Shops in Nelson South
Shops(4)
Nelson Pottery Supplies
Night Owl Store, Post and Lotto
The Inside
Waimea roadfoodmart
Beauty & Fitness in Nelson South
Beauty & fitness(10)
177 kawai st
Artistic Beauty Nelson
Beauty on Hampden
Gymnastics Nelson Inc
House of Halo NZ
myBJJ
Open Floor with Hester Phillips
Pearls Beauty Palour
Studio Elegance
Wakatu Cricket Club
Professional Services in Nelson South
Professional services(4)
Brant Adam Photography
EmployAble
Sharpen
Western Union
Stay in Nelson South
Places to stay(5)
The Bug
Grampians B&B
The Hotel Nelson
Admirals Motor Inn
Joya Garden & Villa Studios
Nelson South Weather
Current conditions: 9.2°C, broken clouds
| 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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