Redwoodtown West

NZDep 7
Pop 2,580Median age 43Marlborough District

Redwoodtown West is a small suburb in Marlborough with a population of 2,580 and a median age of 43. Median personal income is $35K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Redwoodtown West is $515 (515 houses, 395 units). This represents approximately 77% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Redwoodtown West: NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 493.

In 2026, Redwoodtown West recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 75% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability77% Stretched
School QualityEQI 493 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 7 Moderate
Development-75% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$515
House Rent /wk$515
Unit Rent /wk$395
Rent-to-Income76.7%
Lodgements24
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,580
Median Age43
Household Size
Personal Income$35K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European71.8%
Māori13.3%
Asian7.9%
Pacific Peoples5.0%
MELAA2.1%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing201
Health Care and Social Assistance144
Retail Trade141
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI493
Total Students289
State1
Redwoodtown SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 493 · 289 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile7/10
NZDep Score1008
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change-75%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023