Marlborough Sounds East

NZDep 4
Pop 2,028Median age 57Marlborough District

Marlborough Sounds East is a small suburb in Marlborough with a population of 2,028 and a median age of 57. Median personal income is $34K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for Marlborough Sounds East: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 430.

In 2026, Marlborough Sounds East recorded 8 building approvals (8 houses, 0 units), down 38.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 430 Average
DeprivationDecile 4 Moderate
Development-38% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,028
Median Age57
Household Size
Personal Income$34K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European87.2%
Māori9.9%
Asian1.4%
Pacific Peoples1.2%
MELAA0.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing195
Accommodation and Food126
Construction111
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI430
Total Students66
State2
Linkwater SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 412 · 54 students
Waitaria Bay SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 449 · 12 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile4/10
NZDep Score955
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)8
  Houses8
YoY Change-38.5%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023