Nelson Creek

NZDep 7
Pop 759Median age 44Grey District

Nelson Creek is a small community in West Coast with a population of 759 and a median age of 44. Median personal income is $37K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Nelson Creek: NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 463.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 463 Average
DeprivationDecile 7 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population759
Median Age44
Household Size
Personal Income$37K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European84.4%
Māori11.0%
Pacific Peoples2.5%
Asian1.8%
MELAA0.4%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing117
Manufacturing48
Health Care and Social Assistance33
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI463
Total Students96
State1
Awahono School - Grey ValleyFull Primary · State · EQI 463 · 96 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile7/10
NZDep Score1008
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023