Murchison-Nelson Lakes is a small community in Tasman with a population of 1,491 and a median age of 48. Median personal income is $31K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Murchison-Nelson Lakes is $160 (160 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 26% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Murchison-Nelson Lakes: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 450.
In 2026, Murchison-Nelson Lakes recorded 2 building approvals (2 houses, 0 units), down 33.3% year-on-year.
Murchison-Nelson Lakes is a small community in Tasman with a population of 1,491 and a median age of 48. Median personal income is $31K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Murchison-Nelson Lakes is $160 (160 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 26% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Murchison-Nelson Lakes: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 450.
In 2026, Murchison-Nelson Lakes recorded 2 building approvals (2 houses, 0 units), down 33.3% year-on-year.