Maitlands

NZDep 5
Pop 2,157Median age 41Nelson City

Maitlands is a small suburb in Nelson with a population of 2,157 and a median age of 41. Median personal income is $42K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Maitlands is $560 (560 houses, 475 units). This represents approximately 70% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Maitlands: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation).

In 2026, Maitlands recorded 5 building approvals (5 houses, 0 units), up 25% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability70% Stretched
DeprivationDecile 5 Moderate
Development+25% Accelerating
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$560
House Rent /wk$560
Unit Rent /wk$475
Rent-to-Income69.7%
Lodgements36
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,157
Median Age41
Household Size
Personal Income$42K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European79.6%
Māori11.1%
Asian6.7%
Pacific Peoples2.0%
MELAA0.5%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Retail Trade144
Health Care and Social Assistance144
Construction129
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile5/10
NZDep Score975
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)5
  Houses5
YoY Change+25%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023