Population, housing, and household data sourced from Stats NZ Census 2023 [VERIFIED]. School data from MOE School Directory. Not professional advice. Always seek independent guidance.
17,034
Stats NZ Census 2023
38.4
Stats NZ Census 2023
60.4%
Stats NZ Census 2023
$81,727
Household, annual
Gender: 8,379 male · 8,571 female
Owner-Occupied
60.4%
Rented
39.5%
Housing Quality
14.1% damp
9% mould
Median Weekly Rent
$430
Vacancy Rate
10.6%
Avg Persons/Household
2.4
SA2 areas: Richmond (Invercargill City), Richmond South (Christchurch City), Richmond North (Christchurch City), Richmond South (Tasman District), Richmond Central (Tasman District), Richmond West (Tasman District), Richmond Heights, Richmond Downs-Wardville
| School | Zone Score | EQI |
|---|---|---|
| Waipahihi School | ★★★★★High | 451 |
| Walton School | ★★★★★High | 456 |
| Wairere School | ★★★★★Very High | 477 |
| Richmond School (Nelson) | ★★★★★High | 455 |
| St Paul's School (Richmond) | ★★★★★High | 404 |
| Te Oraka | ★★★★★Very High | 505 |
| TKKM o Tuia te Matangi | ★★★★★Very High | 513 |
| Kingslea School | ★★★★★Very High | 569 |
| Salisbury School (Nelson)♀ | ★★★★★Very High | 517 |
Source: Ministry of Education School Directory (March 2026 roll). EQI = Equity Index — replaces Decile system since 2024. Higher EQI = more affluent catchment. Zone Score: ★★★★★ ≥470 · ★★★★ ≥400 · ★★★ ≥330 · ★★ ≥250 · ★ <250.