Facts and figures
Regional statistics
Get to know the Nelson region statistically.
Regional statistics
Get to know the Nelson region statistically.
Population
| Region | Population |
|---|---|
| Nelson City | 46,437 |
| Tasman region | 47,154 |
|
Nelson’s population increased by 8 percent between 2006 and 2013 and Tasman’s population increased 6 percent. The total population for New Zealand also increased by 5 percent over the same period. By 2031, Nelson’s population is projected to be 51,200 and Tasman’s will be 53,900. |
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Ethnic groups
| Ethnicity | Nelson | Tasman | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| European | 89% | 93% | 74% |
| NZ Maori | 9% | 8% | 15% |
| Pacific Islands | 2% | 1% | 7% |
| Asian | 4% | 2% | 12% |
| Note: The percentages do not sum to 100 because people may have stated they belong to more than one ethnic group. Source: Census 2013, Statistics NZ |
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Age distribution
| Age range |
Nelson
|
Tasman
|
NZ
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 42.5 | 44.2 | 38.0 |
| Age range (% of population) | |||
| Under 15 years | 18.8% |
20.0%
|
20.4%
|
| 15-64 years |
63.7%
|
62.0%
|
65.3%
|
| 65 years and over |
17.5%
|
17.9%
|
12.3%
|
| Source: Census 2013, Statistics NZ | |||
Unemployment
|
Nelson
|
Tasman
|
NZ
| |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate |
5.9%
|
4.0%
|
7.1%
|
|
Source: Census 2013, Statistics NZ |
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Rent
|
Nelson
|
Tasman
|
NZ
| |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent - per week (median) Source: Census 2013, Statistics NZ |
$290
|
$260
|
$280
|
Occupation
| Occupation |
Nelson
|
Tasman
| NZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers |
15.3%
|
21.0%
|
18.7%
|
| Professionals |
22.3%
|
16.9%
|
22.5%
|
| Technicians & Trade Workers |
12.9%
|
12.2%
|
12.0%
|
| Community & Personal Service Workers |
10.0%
|
8.2%
|
9.0%
|
| Clerical & Administrative Workers |
11.0%
|
10.0%
|
12.0%
|
| Sales Workers |
9.9%
|
8.0%
|
9.3%
|
| Machinery Operators & Drivers |
5.0%
|
6.2%
|
5.4%
|
| Labourers |
13.5%
|
17.6%
|
11.1%
|
Qualifications
| Nelson | Tasman | NZ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No qualification | 21 | 23 | 21 |
| Level 1-4 (secondary school or equivalent) | 49 | 51 | 50 |
| Level 5-10 (diploma, degree, tertiary qualification) | 30 | 25 | 29 |
Climate
| Nelson city | |
| Average annual rainfall | 1043mm |
| Average sunshine hours per year | 2,449 hours |
| Nelson is one of New Zealand’s sunniest regions. | |
Temperature
| Season |
Average Maximum
|
Average Minimum
|
|---|---|---|
| Spring |
19
|
9
|
| Summer |
22
|
12 |
| Autumn | 16 | 6 |
| Winter |
14
|
4 |
| *Source: NIWA, based on rainfall and temperature records since 1862 and sunshine records since 1908. | ||
Business
| Nelson City |
| In 2013 there were 5,622 businesses with 24,940 employees in Nelson and 6,446 businesses with 18,950 employees in Tasman. The main industries providing employment in Nelson were healthcare and social assistance, retail trade and manufacturing. |
|
Source:Business Demography Statistics, Statistics NZ. |
Area
| Square Metres | Square Kilometres | |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson | 422,401,584 sqm | 422.4 sqkm |
| Tasman | 9,733,948,742 sqm | 9,733.95 sqkm |
Download a map of the Nelson City Council unitary area. (972KB PDF)