- Est. Median Value
- $768K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $410/wk
- Safety Score
- 78/100
- Green Space
- 31%
- Current Weather
- 12.2°C
- Median Age
- 50 yrs
~47 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in The Wood
Is The Wood a good place to live?
The Wood is home to roughly 3,018 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, The Wood scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 78/100 and 31% green space.
Schools: The Wood 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 $768K, and weekly rent typically sits around $410.
Lifestyle: The Wood has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 12.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether The Wood 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
- Safety78
- Amenities18
- Schools60
- Housing Affordability49
- Green space100
- Community33
- Transport10
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $768K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $410/wk
- Median HH Income
- $64K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +3.8%
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in The Wood
Schools in zone for The Wood
No enrolment-zoned schools cover The Wood. 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 The Wood. 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 The Wood 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 · 0.6 km away
Nelson Teen Parent Unit
Teen Parent Unit · decile 1 · 0.8 km away
Auckland Point School
Contributing · roll 83 · decile 1 · 0.8 km away
Nelson Central School
Contributing · roll 370 · decile 5 · 0.9 km away
St Joseph's School (Nelson)
Full Primary · roll 345 · decile 5 · 1.0 km away
Nelson College For Girls
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 985 · decile 7 · 1.1 km away
Nelson College For Girls Prep School
Intermediate · roll 98 · decile 7 · 1.1 km away
Hampden Street School
Contributing · roll 422 · decile 6 · 1.9 km away
Nelson College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1037 · decile 7 · 2.0 km away
Nelson College (Prep Dept)
Intermediate · roll 98 · decile 7 · 2.0 km away
Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School
Contributing · roll 343 · decile 2 · 2.2 km away
Nelson Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 413 · decile 5 · 2.8 km away
Tahunanui School
Contributing · roll 265 · decile 4 · 4.0 km away
Enner Glynn School
Contributing · roll 306 · decile 7 · 4.9 km away
Explore The Wood
Things to do(3)
Wakefield Quay Station
Tasman Rugby
Natural Living
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in The Wood
Places to eat & drink(4)
Bobby Franks
Milton Street Takeaway
Club Italia
Tides Bar & Eatery
Tradies & Services in The Wood
Tradies & services(1)
Decade Homes
Shops in The Wood
Shops(1)
Beauty & Fitness in The Wood
Beauty & fitness(1)
Natural Living
Stay in The Wood
Places to stay(8)
Sussex House B&B
Delorenzo's Studio Apartments
Collingswood Manor
Almondhouse Backpackers
Milton Chalet
Kings Gate Motel
The Sails
Tasman Bay Backpackers
The Wood Weather
Current conditions: 12.2°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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