Marlborough Sounds West

NZDep 7
Pop 2,133Median age 52Marlborough District

Marlborough Sounds West is a small suburb in Marlborough with a population of 2,133 and a median age of 52. Median personal income is $32K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for Marlborough Sounds West: NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation); 3 schools with avg EQI 473.

In 2026, Marlborough Sounds West recorded 4 building approvals (4 houses, 0 units), down 66.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 473 Average
DeprivationDecile 7 Moderate
Development-67% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,133
Median Age52
Household Size
Personal Income$32K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European82.6%
Māori12.0%
Asian2.6%
Pacific Peoples2.1%
MELAA0.8%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing258
Manufacturing162
Accommodation and Food108
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg EQI473
Total Students188
State3
Rai Valley Area SchoolComposite · State · EQI 490 · 101 students
Havelock SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 462 · 44 students
Canvastown SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 467 · 43 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile7/10
NZDep Score1009
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)4
  Houses4
YoY Change-66.7%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023