Brightwater

NZDep 2
Pop 2,280Median age 38Tasman District

Brightwater is a small suburb in Tasman with a population of 2,280 and a median age of 38. Median personal income is $47K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Brightwater is $530 (530 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 59% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Brightwater: NZDep decile 2 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 439.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability59% Stretched
School QualityEQI 439 Average
DeprivationDecile 2 Low
Development-75% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$530
House Rent /wk$530
Rent-to-Income58.9%
Lodgements18
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,280
Median Age38
Household Size
Personal Income$47K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European86.6%
Māori10.2%
Pacific Peoples1.8%
Asian1.2%
MELAA0.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction189
Manufacturing150
Retail Trade120
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI439
Total Students228
State1
Brightwater SchoolContributing · State · EQI 439 · 228 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile2/10
NZDep Score927
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change-75%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023