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Springlands, New Zealand

Marlborough · New Zealand

Springlands is a small city in Marlborough, New Zealand with a population of 6,200. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
6,200 Population 1/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
29.5 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$23,040 Median Income
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$23,040 median income, 2.1% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.4 / 5.0
$213,200 home value, $1,066/mo rent

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About Springlands

Springlands

Springlands is a suburb to the west of Blenheim's central district. It is located on and around SH 6, the main road to Renwick. It has a tavern, various takeaways, and a superstore.

People

Population6,200
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$23,040
Per Capita$23,040
Unemployment2.1%

Housing

F
Home Value$213,200
Rent$1,066
Ownership78.5%
Housing Units2,480

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain29.5 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population6,200
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates-41.5085°, 173.9373°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceMarlborough
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation29.5 inches (749 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.7 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$23,040
Median Age48.8 years

About Springlands

Springlands is a small city in New Zealand (Marlborough) with a population of 6,200. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.5 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Springlands has a population of 6,200 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 7,329.1 square miles. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,200
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above New Zealand avg
7,329.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Springlands vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Springlands is $23,040, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,040 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $443, 69% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 570 business establishments.

Income: Springlands vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$23,040
69% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$23,040
Avg Weekly Wage$443

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)570

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Springlands is $213,200, 24% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,066 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 78.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,480 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$213,200
24% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,066
8% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.5%
Owner-Occupied78.5%
Renter-Occupied21.5%
Housing Units2,480

Property Tax

Springlands enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above New Zealand avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area7,329.1 sq mi (18,982.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-41.5085°N, 173.9373°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
22% below New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,157 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 40 km
Aug 16, 2013 29 km SE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 31 km
Apr 24, 2015 73 km S of Wakefield, New Zealand M6.1 99 km
May 27, 1992 21 km WSW of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.0 21 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M6.0 132 km
Jul 20, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 40 km
Aug 16, 2013 26 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 28 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 32 km
Mar 22, 1995 27 km N of Picton, New Zealand M5.8 52 km
Feb 15, 2023 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand M5.7 117 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M5.7 145 km
Oct 4, 1990 25 km SE of Brooklyn, New Zealand M5.6 85 km
Jul 18, 2013 38 km E of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 39 km
Oct 6, 1990 24 km SW of Waipawa, New Zealand M5.5 117 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 32 km
Aug 16, 2013 25 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.4 27 km
Jan 5, 2017 36 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.4 38 km
Jan 20, 2005 16 km SE of Upper Hutt, New Zealand M5.3 111 km
Jul 21, 2013 34 km E of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.3 36 km
Aug 17, 2013 29 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.2 31 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.0 m (36 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1855 NORTHERN ISLAND Earthquake 11.0 m 93 km
2013 WELLINGTON Earthquake 0.1 m 31 km
2013 COOK STRAIT Earthquake 0.1 m 40 km
1855 WHARANUI Earthquake 49 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in Warmest
February 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
June 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in Coldest
July 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
August 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in Wettest
September 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
December 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in

Springlands has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 45°F in June to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Springlands

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Marlborough Girls' College
Fairhall School
Bohally Intermediate
Springlands School
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Museums in Springlands

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brayshaw Park
Edwin Fox Maritime Museum
Havelock Heritage Museum
Marlborough Museum
Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
Omaka Classic Cars
Picton Heritage and Whaling Museum
The Garrison Society - RNZAF Station Omaka

Libraries in Springlands

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Marlborough Library0.0
Picton Library and Service Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in Springlands

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marlborough Farmers' Market

Restaurants in Springlands

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rock Ferry

Cafes in Springlands

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Springlands Cafe

Veterinaries in Springlands

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Springlands Vet Clinic

Gas Stations in Springlands

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PAK'nSAVE Fuel
Z

Breweries in Springlands

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Moa Brewing Company

Airports Near Springlands

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nelson AirportNSNMedium Airport
Woodbourne AirportBHEMedium Airport
Cape Campbell airstripSmall Airport
Molesworth AirportSmall Airport
Omaka Blenheim AirportSmall Airport
Picton AerodromePCNSmall Airport

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 Springlands

What is the population of Springlands?

Springlands has a population of 6,200 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 7,329.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Springlands expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,040, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $213,200 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,066 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Springlands?

Springlands enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.5 inches.

How is the job market in Springlands?

The job market in Springlands is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $443. There are 570 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Springlands?

The median home value in Springlands is $213,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,066. The homeownership rate is 78.5%.

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