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.
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.