Golden Downs

NZDep 6
Pop 1,920Median age 45Tasman District

Golden Downs is a small community in Tasman with a population of 1,920 and a median age of 45. Median personal income is $34K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Golden Downs is $540 (540 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 83% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Golden Downs: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 496.

In 2026, Golden Downs recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability83% Stretched
School QualityEQI 496 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 6 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$540
House Rent /wk$540
Rent-to-Income83.3%
Lodgements12
1/10/2024
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,920
Median Age45
Household Size
Personal Income$34K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European84.1%
Māori13.0%
Asian1.3%
MELAA1.0%
Pacific Peoples0.6%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing420
Manufacturing96
Construction93
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI496
Total Students144
State1
Tapawera Area SchoolComposite · State · EQI 496 · 144 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile6/10
NZDep Score992
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023