Omaio is a small suburb in Nelson with a population of 3,912 and a median age of 43. Median personal income is $39K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Omaio is $650 (650 houses, 460 units). This represents approximately 86% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Omaio: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 466.
In 2026, Omaio recorded 27 building approvals (3 houses, 24 units), down 60.9% year-on-year.
Omaio is a small suburb in Nelson with a population of 3,912 and a median age of 43. Median personal income is $39K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Omaio is $650 (650 houses, 460 units). This represents approximately 86% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Omaio: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 466.
In 2026, Omaio recorded 27 building approvals (3 houses, 24 units), down 60.9% year-on-year.