Rutherford is a small suburb in Nelson with a population of 2,547 and a median age of 44. Median personal income is $41K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.
Median weekly rent in Rutherford is $520 (520 houses, 500 units). This represents approximately 66% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Rutherford: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation); 4 schools with avg EQI 423.
In 2026, Rutherford recorded 1 building approval (0 houses, 1 unit), up 0% year-on-year.
Rutherford is a small suburb in Nelson with a population of 2,547 and a median age of 44. Median personal income is $41K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.
Median weekly rent in Rutherford is $520 (520 houses, 500 units). This represents approximately 66% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Rutherford: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation); 4 schools with avg EQI 423.
In 2026, Rutherford recorded 1 building approval (0 houses, 1 unit), up 0% year-on-year.