Richmond is in the Tasman District at the top of the South Island, about 13 km south of Nelson city on the Waimea Plains. It's the seat of the Tasman District Council and the largest town in the district.

Is Richmond part of Nelson?

Richmond is administratively separate from Nelson City, sitting in Tasman District, but the two are part of the wider Nelson metropolitan area and co-market under "Latitude Nelson". Nelson City is a 15-minute drive north.

What is the Tasman Great Taste Trail?

A scenic cycle and walking trail running through the Tasman district, linking vineyards, orchards, art studios and beaches. It can be ridden in sections from Richmond, with stops at places like Höglund Art Glass and Rabbit Island.

What's at Richmond Mall?

Richmond Mall is the largest shopping centre in the top of the South Island, with around 22,000 square metres of retail. It has supermarkets, fashion, department stores and food court vendors, anchoring central Richmond.

Why does Richmond have its English name?

The town was named in 1854 after Richmond on Thames near London. Before that the area was known by its te reo Māori name Waimea, which is still used for the wider plains, rivers and several local schools (Waimea College, Waimea Intermediate).

Which schools are in zone for Richmond?

Children living in Richmond are in zone for Waimea College, Richmond School (Nelson), Waimea Intermediate. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.

How do I check my school zone in Richmond?

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.

Richmond, Nelson / Tasman | Schools, Lifestyle & Local Guide

Living in Richmond

Richmond is the largest town in the Tasman District and the seat of Tasman District Council. About 13 km south of Nelson city, it sits on the Waimea Plains, with the Waimea Estuary to the north and the foothills rolling away to the south. The te reo Māori name is Waimea. The English name was given in 1854, after Richmond on Thames near London.

Most people from outside the region treat Richmond as part of Nelson, and the two are stitched together for tourism via Latitude Nelson. But Richmond runs its own council, has its own population (around 19,950) and its own microclimate. The Waimea Plains are some of the sunniest, driest growing country on the South Island.

Richmond Mall is the largest shopping centre in the top of the South. The Tasman Great Taste Trail cycle path passes through, linking vineyards, fruit growers, art studios and the Höglund Art Glass Studio. The Saturday market at the A&P Showgrounds is the local social anchor.

Drive 10 minutes and you're at Rabbit Island. Drive 25 and you're at Mapua Wharf or Brightwater. Richmond is the practical base camp for everything that makes Tasman, well, Tasman.

Is Richmond a good place to live?

Richmond is home to roughly 18,447 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Richmond scores 67 out of 100, with a safety score of 71/100 and 42% green space.

Schools: Richmond 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 $643K, and weekly rent typically sits around $600.

Lifestyle: Richmond has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 12.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.

Whether Richmond 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

Safety71
Amenities100
Schools69
Housing Affordability58
Green space100
Community11
Transport20

Property & Economics

Est. Median Value: $643K
Median Weekly Rent: $600/wk
Median HH Income: $79K/yr
Pop. Growth (5yr): +208.8%
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

Where is Richmond?: Richmond is in the Tasman District at the top of the South Island, about 13 km south of Nelson city on the Waimea Plains. It's the seat of the Tasman District Council and the largest town in the district.
Is Richmond part of Nelson?: Richmond is administratively separate from Nelson City, sitting in Tasman District, but the two are part of the wider Nelson metropolitan area and co-market under "Latitude Nelson". Nelson City is a 15-minute drive north.
What is the Tasman Great Taste Trail?: A scenic cycle and walking trail running through the Tasman district, linking vineyards, orchards, art studios and beaches. It can be ridden in sections from Richmond, with stops at places like Höglund Art Glass and Rabbit Island.
What's at Richmond Mall?: Richmond Mall is the largest shopping centre in the top of the South Island, with around 22,000 square metres of retail. It has supermarkets, fashion, department stores and food court vendors, anchoring central Richmond.
Why does Richmond have its English name?: The town was named in 1854 after Richmond on Thames near London. Before that the area was known by its te reo Māori name Waimea, which is still used for the wider plains, rivers and several local schools (Waimea College, Waimea Intermediate).

Schools & Enrolment Zones in Richmond

Schools in zone for Richmond

Children living in Richmond have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.

Waimea College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1539 · decile 8
Richmond School (Nelson)
Contributing · roll 482 · decile 4
Waimea Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 546 · decile 8

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School Zone Checker

Enter your address to check your school zone in Richmond. 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 Richmond that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).

TKKM o Tuia te Matangi
Composite · roll 50 · decile 4 · 1.0 km away
Salisbury School (Nelson)
Specialist School · roll 11 · decile 8 · 1.5 km away
St Paul's School (Richmond)
Full Primary · roll 361 · decile 8 · 1.5 km away
Henley School (Nelson)
Contributing · roll 474 · decile 4 · 1.8 km away
Garin College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 637 · decile 8 · 2.0 km away
Ranzau School
Contributing · roll 101 · decile 9 · 3.7 km away
Birchwood School
Contributing · roll 236 · decile 5 · 4.1 km away
Stoke School
Contributing · roll 187 · decile 4 · 4.2 km away
Nayland Primary School
Contributing · roll 367 · decile 6 · 4.7 km away
Broadgreen Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 486 · decile 6 · 4.8 km away
Nayland College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1312 · decile 6 · 4.9 km away

Explore Richmond

Things to do(43)

Richmond Tennis club

Inner Strength Health & Performance

Nelson Speedway

Richmond Skate Park

Richmond Football Club

Dixons Boxing

Waimea MUAY THAI

Ben Cooper Park

Sandeman Reserve

Fitmiss Women's 24/7 Gym

Nelson Bays Catchball

Nelson Badminton

Align Functional Fitness

Nelson Goju Ryu Karate

Ballet Nelson

Huw Phillips Snowsports

Richmond Park Raceway

Target Shooting Richmond

Jubilee Park

Richmond Park - Events and Activities

Hardknox Boxing and Fitness

Bearing & Engineering Supplies Ltd

Nelson Rhythmic Gymnastics Club

Richmond Athletic AFC

Strength Culture Nelson

Morepork Dart Club

Jimmy Lee Reserve

Tenpin Bowling

Gp Fitness

F45 Training Richmond

Easby Park

Indoor Cricket Southern Districts Nelson

Washbourne Gardens

Snap Fitness Richmond

Fitness by CLM

Action Centre

Saxton Velodrome

G P Fitness Richmond

Coach Seals Real Health Coaching

ASB Aquatic Centre

Sundial Square

Diverse Boat Hire Ltd

Tasman Bay Crossfit

Parks & green spaces(11)

Richmond Skate Park

Ben Cooper Park

Sandeman Reserve

Richmond Park Raceway

Jubilee Park

Richmond Park - Events and Activities

Jimmy Lee Reserve

Easby Park

Washbourne Gardens

ASB Aquatic Centre

Sundial Square

Healthcare(19)

Fry's Pharmacy

Snip Vasectomy Clinics

Eden Sleep

The Headache Clinic

Dr Garth Smith

Nelson ENT Specialist

Specialist Vein Health

Dr James Arcus

Dr Richard Carpenter

Dr Tom Burton

Heidi Field Ear Nurse Specialist

Tasman Endocrinology

Tasman Day Surgery

Nelson Weight Loss Surgery

Dr Jane Strang

Skin Institute

Healthcare New Zealand

Habit Health Richmond

Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rainfall (mm/day)	Sunshine (hrs/day)
☀️ Jan	21.98	14.01	1.95	11.24
☀️ Feb	21.69	13.36	2.44	11.22
🍂 Mar	19.71	11.06	1.81	10.4
🍂 Apr	17.51	9.99	3.77	8.36
🍂 May	14.93	7.62	4.6	6.86
❄️ Jun	13.3	5.76	3.56	6.94
❄️ Jul	12.78	5.09	1.56	7.35
❄️ Aug	12.69	4.58	2.66	8.8
🌸 Sep	14.98	7.02	2.08	9
🌸 Oct	16.39	8.09	3.97	10.42
🌸 Nov	18.03	10.13	2.63	11.11
☀️ Dec	21.39	13.45	2.37	11.51

Living in Richmond

Is Richmond a good place to live?

Map

Livability Breakdown

Property & Economics

Key Financial Indicators (NZD)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools & Enrolment Zones in Richmond

Schools in zone for Richmond

Waimea College

Richmond School (Nelson)

Waimea Intermediate

Check your school zone

School Zone Checker

Other nearby schools

TKKM o Tuia te Matangi

Salisbury School (Nelson)

St Paul's School (Richmond)

Henley School (Nelson)

Garin College

Ranzau School

Birchwood School

Stoke School

Nayland Primary School

Broadgreen Intermediate

Nayland College

Explore Richmond

🎯Things to do(43)

Richmond Tennis club

Inner Strength Health & Performance

Nelson Speedway

Richmond Skate Park

Richmond Football Club

Dixons Boxing

Waimea MUAY THAI

Ben Cooper Park

Sandeman Reserve

Fitmiss Women's 24/7 Gym

Nelson Bays Catchball

Nelson Badminton

Align Functional Fitness

Nelson Goju Ryu Karate

Ballet Nelson

Huw Phillips Snowsports

Richmond Park Raceway

Target Shooting Richmond

Jubilee Park

Richmond Park - Events and Activities

Hardknox Boxing and Fitness

Bearing & Engineering Supplies Ltd

Nelson Rhythmic Gymnastics Club

Richmond Athletic AFC

Strength Culture Nelson

Morepork Dart Club

Jimmy Lee Reserve

Tenpin Bowling

Gp Fitness

F45 Training Richmond

Easby Park

Indoor Cricket Southern Districts Nelson

Washbourne Gardens

Snap Fitness Richmond

Fitness by CLM

Action Centre

Saxton Velodrome

G P Fitness Richmond

Coach Seals Real Health Coaching

ASB Aquatic Centre

Sundial Square

Diverse Boat Hire Ltd

Tasman Bay Crossfit

🌳Parks & green spaces(11)

Richmond Skate Park

Ben Cooper Park

Sandeman Reserve

Richmond Park Raceway

Jubilee Park

Richmond Park - Events and Activities

Jimmy Lee Reserve

Things to do(43)

Parks & green spaces(11)

Healthcare(19)

Places to eat & drink(87)