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Tahunanui, New Zealand

Nelson Region · New Zealand

Tahunanui is a small town in Nelson Region, New Zealand with a population of 2,910. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
2,910 Population 9/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
59.6 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$21,780 Median Income
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$21,780 median income, 5.5% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$208,000 home value, $1,040/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population2,910
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density9/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,780
Per Capita$21,780
Unemployment5.5%

Housing

F
Home Value$208,000
Rent$1,040
Ownership56.3%
Housing Units1,164

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain59.6 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population2,910
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates-41.2871°, 173.2457°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceNelson Region
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$21,780
Median Age39.9 years

About Tahunanui

Tahunanui is a small town in New Zealand (Nelson Region) with a population of 2,910. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 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.

Tahunanui has a population of 2,910 with a density of 9 people per square mile, spread across 326.8 square miles. The median age is 39.9 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,910
Total Population
9
People / sq mi
39.9yrs
Median Age
3% above New Zealand avg
326.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tahunanui vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Tahunanui is $21,780, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,780 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $419, 71% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 268 business establishments.

Income: Tahunanui vs New Zealand

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$21,780
71% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$21,780
Avg Weekly Wage$419

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)268

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tahunanui is $208,000, 26% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,040 (11% below the national average of $1,163). 56.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,164 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$208,000
26% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,040
11% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership56.3%
Owner-Occupied56.3%
Renter-Occupied43.7%
Housing Units1,164

Property Tax

Tahunanui 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 26 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

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area326.8 sq mi (846.5 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-41.2871°N, 173.2457°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

1,038 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 30, 2025.

Aug 16, 2013 29 km SE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 90 km
Jul 21, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 102 km
Jul 3, 2012 63 km S of Opunake, New Zealand M6.3 147 km
Apr 24, 2015 73 km S of Wakefield, New Zealand M6.1 88 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M6.0 123 km
May 27, 1992 21 km WSW of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.0 54 km
Jul 20, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 103 km
Aug 16, 2013 26 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 84 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 95 km
Mar 22, 1995 27 km N of Picton, New Zealand M5.8 70 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M5.7 130 km
Jan 28, 1991 27 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand M5.7 150 km
Feb 15, 2023 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand M5.7 136 km
Oct 4, 1990 25 km SE of Brooklyn, New Zealand M5.6 144 km
Jul 18, 2013 38 km E of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 101 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 90 km
Aug 16, 2013 25 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.4 86 km
Jan 5, 2017 36 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.4 91 km
Mar 13, 2005 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.4 126 km
Jul 15, 2009 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.4 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 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 — 147 km
1868 NEW ZEALAND Earthquake 3.0 m — 123 km
2013 WELLINGTON Earthquake 0.1 m — 90 km
2013 COOK STRAIT Earthquake 0.1 m — 102 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

Tahunanui 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 Tahunanui

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tahunanui School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Tahunanui

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 Tahunanui

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

Libraries in Tahunanui

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 Tahunanui

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Nelson Farmers Market
The Nelson Market

Hotels in Tahunanui

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bella Vista Nelson

Restaurants in Tahunanui

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aki Sushi Stoke
Speight's Ale House Nelson
Taaj Indian Restaurant and Cafe

Cafes in Tahunanui

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beach Cafe
Coffee On Queen Beached
Nook

Zoos in Tahunanui

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Natureland Zoo

Theme Parks in Tahunanui

3 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mega Slide
Nelson Fun Park
Pro Karts

Gas Stations in Tahunanui

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NPD
Waitomo

Shopping Malls in Tahunanui

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nelson Junction

Golf Courses in Tahunanui

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nelson Golf Club

Breweries in Tahunanui

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Two Thumbs Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Tahunanui

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Tahunanui

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Tahunanui

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nelson AirportNSNMedium Airport
Woodbourne AirportBHEMedium Airport
Lake Station Airport—Small Airport
Motueka AirportMZPSmall Airport
Omaka Blenheim Airport—Small Airport
Picton AerodromePCNSmall Airport
Takaka AirportKTFSmall Airport

Post Offices in Tahunanui

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
New Zealand Couriers

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tahunanui

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Stephen's Community 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 Tahunanui

What is the population of Tahunanui?

Tahunanui has a population of 2,910 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 326.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.9 years.

Is Tahunanui expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,780, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $208,000 (26% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,040 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Tahunanui?

Tahunanui 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 Tahunanui?

The unemployment rate in Tahunanui is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $419. There are 268 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tahunanui?

The median home value in Tahunanui is $208,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,040. The homeownership rate is 56.3%.

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