- Est. Median Value
- $1.62M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Safety Score
- 49/100
- Green Space
- 7%
- Current Weather
- 13.3°C
- Median Age
- 38 yrs
~76 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Belmont
Belmont sits on the Devonport peninsula on Auckland's North Shore, around 10 km from the CBD as the ferry flies, occupying the strategic middle ground between Takapuna's beach money and Devonport's heritage charm. Around 6,000 people live here, and the suburb's defining institution gives the game away: Takapuna Grammar School, despite its name, sits in Belmont, its zone underwriting local property values with the steadiness of a government bond.
The peninsula life is the deal. Beaches bracket the suburb within minutes, Narrow Neck's sand one way and the Bayswater marina the other, and the harbour appears at the end of enough streets to keep everyone oriented. The housing runs from genuine villas through solid mid-century to careful modern infill, all of it trading on the postcode.
Then there is Lake Road, the peninsula's single shared artery and its longest-running conversation. Every Belmont resident holds a position on the traffic, holds it strongly, and will share it unprompted. The ferry from Devonport or Bayswater remains the elegant workaround.
Belmont Primary and Belmont Intermediate complete the local school ladder beneath the Grammar. The village shops on Lake Road handle the flat whites. Belmont is the peninsula's sensible middle child, and sensible, with these beaches, is doing fine.
Is Belmont a good place to live?
Belmont is home to roughly 3,012 people across 1.3 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Belmont scores 56 out of 100, with a safety score of 49/100 and 7% green space.
Schools: Belmont has 25 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $1.62M, and weekly rent typically sits around $550.
Lifestyle: Belmont has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 13.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Belmont is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety49
- Amenities100
- Schools93
- Housing Affordability23
- Green space22
- Community56
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.62M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Median HH Income
- $125K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -0.5%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Belmont?
- Belmont is on the Devonport peninsula on Auckland's North Shore, around 10 km from the CBD, between Takapuna (north) and Devonport (south), with Bayswater and Narrow Neck alongside.
- Is Takapuna Grammar School in Belmont?
- Yes. Takapuna Grammar School sits in Belmont on Lake Road, despite the name, and its zone covers much of the peninsula, a significant driver of local property demand.
- What beaches are near Belmont?
- Narrow Neck Beach is minutes east, with Takapuna Beach a short drive north and the sheltered Bayswater shoreline west. Cheltenham and Devonport's beaches are just down the peninsula.
- What schools are in Belmont?
- Belmont Primary School, Belmont Intermediate and Takapuna Grammar School form a complete local school pathway, all within the suburb.
- How do I get from Auckland CBD to Belmont?
- By ferry, around 12 minutes to Devonport or Bayswater, then a short drive or bus up Lake Road. By car, around 20 to 30 minutes via the Harbour Bridge and Esmonde Road, traffic depending.
- Which schools are in zone for Belmont?
- Children living in Belmont are in zone for Belmont Intermediate, Belmont School (Auckland), Takapuna Grammar School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Belmont?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Belmont
Schools in zone for Belmont
Children living in Belmont have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Belmont Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 617 · decile 10
Belmont School (Auckland)
Contributing · roll 412 · decile 10
Takapuna Grammar School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2264 · decile 10
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Belmont. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Belmont that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Bayswater School
Contributing · roll 114 · decile 10 · 0.5 km away
Wilson School
Specialist School · roll 134 · decile 9 · 0.6 km away
Hauraki School
Contributing · roll 496 · decile 10 · 1.4 km away
Vauxhall School
Contributing · roll 158 · decile 8 · 1.7 km away
Future School
Composite · roll 70 · decile 7 · 2.1 km away
St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport)
Contributing · roll 54 · decile 7 · 2.3 km away
Stanley Bay School
Contributing · roll 166 · decile 9 · 2.3 km away
Devonport Primary School
Contributing · roll 223 · decile 8 · 2.7 km away
Takapuna School
Contributing · roll 357 · decile 10 · 2.7 km away
Summit Point School
Full Primary · roll 36 · decile 9 · 2.9 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna)
Contributing · roll 414 · decile 9 · 2.9 km away
Rosmini College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1209 · decile 9 · 3.0 km away
Takapuna Normal Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 714 · decile 10 · 3.6 km away
Onepoto School
Contributing · roll 153 · decile 1 · 3.9 km away
Northcote Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 663 · decile 6 · 4.0 km away
Carmel College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1107 · decile 9 · 4.1 km away
Westlake Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2295 · decile 9 · 4.2 km away
Milford School (Auckland)
Contributing · roll 561 · decile 9 · 4.2 km away
Northcote School (Auckland)
Contributing · roll 403 · decile 9 · 4.2 km away
Sunnybrae Normal School
Contributing · roll 363 · decile 7 · 4.4 km away
St Mary's School (Northcote)
Contributing · roll 314 · 4.5 km away
Westlake Boys High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2800 · decile 9 · 4.8 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Tuesday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Tuesday (fortnightly, varies by street)
Collection weeks vary by street in Belmont — use the Auckland Council tool to confirm your exact schedule.
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Tuesday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Tuesday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Tuesday alongside recycling.
Bin lid colours may vary in some older North Shore and Waitakere properties. The identifying colour is on the lid: rubbish (red), recycling (yellow), food scraps (green).
Collection data sourced from Auckland Council.
Explore Belmont
Things to do(1)
Northboro Reserve
Parks & green spaces(1)
Northboro Reserve
Healthcare(2)
Belmont Pharmacy
Belmont Medical Centre
Eat & Drink in Belmont
Places to eat & drink(20)
Pizza Hut
Dunter Sports Bar
Vanilla
Sushi Ninjya
The Witches Bakehouse
Belmont Bar
Cafe Bella-Monte
Toni’s Pizza
Domino's Pizza Koutu
Little and Friday
Daldak
McDonald's
Cuisine India Belmont
Belmont Turkish Cafe
Win The Day Coffee & Golf
Shani's Hero Coffee
Domino's Pizza Belmont NZ
Domino's Pizza Belmont
Daily Bread
Vanilla Cafe
Tradies & Services in Belmont
Tradies & services(7)
Belmont Kids
BlackBird Projects
Fab N Glint Mobile Car Wash
KFD Interiors
SKIDS Belmont
SMP Interiors
The Haven Early Learning - Belmont
Shops in Belmont
Shops(6)
Ajambari Painting Services
Blackbird Projects
Fresh Market Belmont
Oscuro NZ Lampshades Ltd
Skymart
Thirsty Liquor Belmont Peninsula
Beauty & Fitness in Belmont
Beauty & fitness(6)
Beyond Summer NZ
Elnaz Beauty Spa
G Cuts Barber Shop
Good Old Days Barbershop
Sacred Laser
Sanchelli
Professional Services in Belmont
Professional services(4)
Nicola Jones Insurance
Peg Creative
Stephen Matthews Architects
Time Rich Life
Belmont Weather
Current conditions: 13.3°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.55 | 17.68 | 6.32 | 10.08 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.49 | 16.77 | 6.05 | 10.35 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.62 | 14.59 | 2.78 | 10.13 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.46 | 14.61 | 3.62 | 8.63 |
| 🍂 May | 16.81 | 11.98 | 4.11 | 7.62 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.42 | 10.73 | 3.47 | 7.25 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.31 | 9.17 | 3.5 | 7.33 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.34 | 7.95 | 2.32 | 8.13 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.93 | 10.8 | 3.1 | 9.39 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.13 | 11.83 | 3.51 | 10.26 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.12 | 13.01 | 3.57 | 10.99 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.86 | 15.97 | 3.73 | 11.41 |
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