Richmond Central (Tasman District)

NZDep 8
Pop 1,920Median age 37Tasman District

Richmond Central (Tasman District) is a small community in Tasman with a population of 1,920 and a median age of 37. Median personal income is $36K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Richmond Central (Tasman District) is $573 (573 houses, 410 units). This represents approximately 83% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Richmond Central (Tasman District): NZDep decile 8 (high deprivation); 3 schools with avg EQI 457.

In 2026, Richmond Central (Tasman District) recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability83% Stretched
School QualityEQI 457 Average
DeprivationDecile 8 High
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$573
House Rent /wk$573
Unit Rent /wk$410
Rent-to-Income82.5%
Lodgements30
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,920
Median Age37
Household Size
Personal Income$36K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European78.0%
Māori11.1%
Asian7.3%
Pacific Peoples2.6%
MELAA1.0%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Retail Trade129
Health Care and Social Assistance120
Construction114
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg EQI457
Total Students880
State2
State : Integrated1
Richmond School (Nelson)Contributing · State · EQI 455 · 467 students
St Paul's School (Richmond)Full Primary · State : Integrated · EQI 404 · 358 students
TKKM o Tuia te MatangiComposite · State · EQI 513 · 55 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile8/10
NZDep Score1035
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023