Richmond South (Tasman District)

NZDep 9
Pop 1,044Median age 46Tasman District

Richmond South (Tasman District) is a small community in Tasman with a population of 1,044 and a median age of 46. Median personal income is $43K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Richmond South (Tasman District) is $497 (497 houses, 383 units). This represents approximately 60% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Richmond South (Tasman District): NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation).

In 2026, Richmond South (Tasman District) recorded 5 building approvals (5 houses, 0 units), down 94.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability60% Stretched
DeprivationDecile 9 High
Development-94% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$497
House Rent /wk$497
Unit Rent /wk$383
Rent-to-Income60.4%
Lodgements48
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,044
Median Age46
Household Size
Personal Income$43K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European87.4%
Māori6.7%
Asian3.8%
Pacific Peoples1.9%
MELAA0.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction87
Retail Trade60
Professional, Scientific and Technical54
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile9/10
NZDep Score1095
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)5
  Houses5
YoY Change-94.2%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023