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Richmond, New Zealand

Tasman District · New Zealand

Richmond is a small city in Tasman District, New Zealand with a population of 19,700. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
19,700 Population 2,936/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
59.6 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$27,720 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$27,720 median income, 2.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$146,600 home value, $733/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population19,700
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density2,936/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$27,720
Per Capita$27,720
Unemployment2.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$146,600
Rent$733
Ownership56.9%
Housing Units7,880

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain59.6 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population19,700
Population Density2,936 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates-41.3333°, 173.1833°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceTasman District
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation59.6 inches (1,514 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.5 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$27,720
Median Age36.5 years

About Richmond

Richmond is a small city in New Zealand (Tasman District) with a population of 19,700. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.6 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Richmond has a population of 19,700 with a density of 2,936 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles. The median age is 36.5 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

19,700
Total Population
2,936
People / sq mi
36.5yrs
Median Age
6% below New Zealand avg
6.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Richmond vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Richmond is $27,720, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,720 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $533, 63% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,812 business establishments.

Income: Richmond vs New Zealand

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$27,720
63% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$27,720
Avg Weekly Wage$533

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)1,812

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Richmond is $146,600, 48% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $733 (37% below the national average of $1,163). 56.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 7,880 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$146,600
48% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$733
37% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership56.9%
Owner-Occupied56.9%
Renter-Occupied43.1%
Housing Units7,880

Property Tax

Climate in Richmond

Richmond has an average annual temperature of 10.6°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jan (16.6°C), the coldest is Jul (5.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1166 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.6°C / 62°F 7° / 27.8° 42.6
Feb 16°C / 61°F 6.3° / 26.8° 82.5
Mar 13.8°C / 57°F 5.1° / 24.3° 76.1
Apr 11°C / 52°F 2.9° / 19.6° 79.6
May 8.7°C / 48°F 0.4° / 17.2° 114.9
Jun 6.5°C / 44°F -0.6° / 13.1° 109.7
Jul 5.5°C / 42°F -1.3° / 12° 139.2
Aug 5.9°C / 43°F -1.8° / 13.4° 129.1
Sep 7.3°C / 45°F -0.9° / 15.5° 99.5
Oct 9.3°C / 49°F 0.2° / 18.4° 89.1
Nov 11.9°C / 53°F 2.9° / 21.2° 96.3
Dec 14.2°C / 57°F 5.1° / 23.7° 107.9
Richmond experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 286 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below New Zealand avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density2,936/sq mi
Coordinates-41.3333°N, 173.1833°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.6"
57% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.67"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,003 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jul 21, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 105 km
Aug 16, 2013 29 km SE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 92 km
Apr 24, 2015 73 km S of Wakefield, New Zealand M6.1 82 km
May 27, 1992 21 km WSW of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.0 55 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M6.0 117 km
Jan 28, 1991 29 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand M5.9 144 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 97 km
Aug 16, 2013 26 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 85 km
Jul 20, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 106 km
Mar 22, 1995 27 km N of Picton, New Zealand M5.8 77 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M5.7 123 km
Feb 15, 2023 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand M5.7 143 km
Jan 28, 1991 27 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand M5.7 143 km
Oct 4, 1990 25 km SE of Brooklyn, New Zealand M5.6 149 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 91 km
Jul 18, 2013 38 km E of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 105 km
Mar 13, 2005 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.4 133 km
Aug 16, 2013 25 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.4 88 km
Jan 5, 2017 36 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.4 92 km
Jul 15, 2009 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.4 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1868 NEW ZEALAND Earthquake 3.0 m 127 km
1913 TASMAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 149 km
2013 WELLINGTON Earthquake 0.1 m 92 km
2013 COOK STRAIT Earthquake 0.1 m 105 km
1855 WHARANUI Earthquake 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
February 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in Warmest, Driest
March 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
June 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
July 44°F (7°C) 5.0 in Coldest
August 46°F (8°C) 5.7 in Wettest
September 49°F (10°C) 4.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 5.1 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
December 60°F (15°C) 4.0 in

Richmond has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 44°F in July to 62°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Richmond

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Henley School
Waimea College
Waimea Intermediate School
Richmond School
Appleby School
Salisbury School
Garin College
St Paul's Catholic School
OneSchool Global Nelson
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Tuia te Matangi
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Radio Stations near Richmond

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Brian FM 105.6 Nelson NZ AAC 128 kbps
BeachFM 106.3 00s, 60s MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Richmond

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Founders Heritage Park
Maritime museum
Motueka Museum
Nelson Classic Car Museum
Nelson Provincial Museum
Port Museum

Libraries in Richmond

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Elma Turner Library0.0
Mapua Community Library0.0
Mapua Library0.0
Motueka Library0.0
Nightingale Library Tāhunanui0.0
Richmond Library0.0
Stoke Library0.0
Wakefield Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Richmond

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Nelson Farmers Market
The Nelson Market

Restaurants in Richmond

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aki Sushi
Eat Italy
Hey Sushi
Hungry Wok
Joes Garage
Lime
Pizza Hut
Shamiana
St Pierre's Sushi
The Lemongrass

Cafes in Richmond

14 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alioke Eatery
Ambrosia Cafe
Ginger
Gloria Jean's
Grape Escape
Lydia's Café
Muffin Break
Oxford Street Cafe
Refresh Café
Society Coffee Roaster
Tank
The Goods
The Indian Café
Vanilla Bean Café

Cinemas in Richmond

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Silky Otter

Clinics in Richmond

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Florence Medical Centre
Lower Queen Street Health

Dentists in Richmond

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dental Care Richmond
Tasman Dental Care

Veterinaries in Richmond

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Town and Country Vet

Gas Stations in Richmond

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Caltex
npd
npd
Z

Banks in Richmond

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BNZ
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Richmond

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Richmond Mall

Breweries in Richmond

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Two Thumbs Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Richmond

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Richmond

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Rainbow Ski Area 0.0 $0

Airports Near Richmond

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nelson AirportNSNMedium Airport
Woodbourne AirportBHEMedium Airport
Lake Station AirportSmall Airport
Molesworth AirportSmall Airport
Motueka AirportMZPSmall Airport
Omaka Blenheim AirportSmall Airport
Takaka AirportKTFSmall Airport

Post Offices in Richmond

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Richmond NZ Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Richmond

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of Christ
Grace Church
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
Richmond Baptist Church
Richmond Bible Church
Richmond Church of Christ
Richmond Community Church
Richmond New Life Church
Saints Peter & Paul
Whakatū Presbyterian Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Auckland

🇳🇿 About New Zealand

Capital Wellington
Population 4,885,500
Area 268,680 km²
GDP (USD) $255,194,972,673
GDP per capita $49,076
HDI 0.939
Life expectancy 83.0 years
Internet users 96.2%
Urban population 83.9%
Currency NZD (Dollar)
Languages English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Calling code +64
TLD .nz
Driving side left

Public Holidays in New Zealand

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 Day after New Year's Day Day after New Year's Day
Jan 19 Wellington Anniversary Day Wellington Anniversary Day
Jan 26 Auckland Anniversary Day Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day
Feb 2 Nelson Anniversary Day Nelson Anniversary Day
Feb 6 Waitangi Day Waitangi Day
Mar 9 Taranaki Anniversary Day Taranaki Anniversary Day
Mar 23 Otago Anniversary Day Otago Anniversary Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 7 Southland Anniversary Day Southland Anniversary Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Jun 1 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Jul 10 Matariki Matariki
Sep 28 Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day Dominion Day
Oct 23 Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
Oct 26 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 2 Marlborough Anniversary Day Marlborough Anniversary Day
Nov 13 Canterbury Anniversary Day Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Chatham Islands Anniversary Day Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Westland Anniversary Day Westland Anniversary Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Richmond

What is the population of Richmond?

Richmond has a population of 19,700 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 2,936 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Richmond expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,720, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $146,600 (48% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $733 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Richmond?

Richmond has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.6 inches, with 3.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Richmond?

The job market in Richmond is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $533. There are 1,812 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Richmond?

The median home value in Richmond is $146,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $733. The homeownership rate is 56.9%.

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