Upper Wairau is a small suburb in Marlborough with a population of 2,091 and a median age of 45. Median personal income is $51K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.
Median weekly rent in Upper Wairau is $500 (500 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 51% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Upper Wairau: NZDep decile 2 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 461.
In 2026, Upper Wairau recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.
Upper Wairau is a small suburb in Marlborough with a population of 2,091 and a median age of 45. Median personal income is $51K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.
Median weekly rent in Upper Wairau is $500 (500 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 51% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Upper Wairau: NZDep decile 2 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 461.
In 2026, Upper Wairau recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.