- Est. Median Value
- $829K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $260/wk
- Safety Score
- 70/100
- Green Space
- 69%
- Current Weather
- 7.3°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~55 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Belmont
Belmont occupies the middle ground of Lower Hutt's western side, around 5 km from the city centre, running from the valley floor by the river up into the bush-edged hills, and it is the Hutt's quiet two-for-one: a suburb that offers flat riverside streets and elevated bush living under a single name, with around 4,500 people distributed across the contours according to taste and knee condition.
The valley-floor portion works the classic Hutt arrangement, established homes near the river's walking and cycling trail, with SH2 and the Kennedy-Good Bridge handling the commute logistics, while the hill streets climb westward into the green, trading flatness for valley views and the bush soundtrack.
The suburb's grandest asset waits at the top: Belmont Regional Park, the vast hill-country reserve spreading toward Porirua, with the Stratton Street entrance opening the old farm valleys, the Korokoro dam history and the big-sky ridgelines to anyone with boots and a free afternoon.
Belmont School anchors the local years near the valley floor, with the Hutt's colleges minutes south. Belmont is the Hutt hedged perfectly: river one end, ridgeline the other, Wellington 20 minutes away, and the regional park holding the high ground for everyone.
Is Belmont a good place to live?
Belmont is home to roughly 3,030 people across 16.3 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Belmont scores 60 out of 100, with a safety score of 70/100 and 69% green space.
Schools: Belmont has 31 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 $829K, and weekly rent typically sits around $260.
Lifestyle: Belmont has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 7.3°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.
Map
Livability Breakdown
- Safety70
- Amenities28
- Schools82
- Housing Affordability45
- Green space100
- Community89
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $829K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $260/wk
- Median HH Income
- $167K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.7%
- 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 in western Lower Hutt, around 5 km from the city centre, between the Hutt River and the western hills, with Kelson above and Melling downstream.
- Is Belmont Regional Park accessible from Belmont?
- Yes. The Stratton Street entrance to Belmont Regional Park opens from the suburb's hills, with tracks through the old farm valleys and ridgelines toward Porirua.
- What schools are in Belmont?
- Belmont School is the local state primary, with the Hutt Valley's secondary schools a short drive south toward the city centre.
- What is the housing like in Belmont?
- Belmont mixes established valley-floor homes near the river with bush-edged hillside housing above, offering both flat and elevated living under one suburb.
- How do I get from Wellington to Belmont?
- By car, around 20 minutes via SH2, exiting at the Kennedy-Good Bridge. Trains on the Hutt Valley and Melling lines connect nearby, with local buses up the hill.
- Which schools are in zone for Belmont?
- Children living in Belmont are in zone for Naenae College, St Oran's College, Kelson School, Naenae Intermediate, Hutt International Boys' 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.
Naenae College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 873 · decile 2
St Oran's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 504 · decile 10
Kelson School
Contributing · roll 258 · decile 9
Naenae Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 294 · decile 8
Hutt International Boys' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 653 · 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).
Maranatha Christian School
Full Primary · roll 155 · decile 7 · 1.8 km away
Belmont School (Lower Hutt)
Contributing · roll 293 · decile 7 · 2.1 km away
Taita Central School
Contributing · roll 115 · decile 2 · 2.2 km away
Avalon Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 170 · decile 2 · 2.5 km away
St Michael's School (Taita)
Full Primary · roll 125 · decile 2 · 2.6 km away
Avalon School
Contributing · roll 215 · decile 2 · 2.7 km away
Pomare School
Contributing · roll 98 · decile 1 · 2.8 km away
Taita College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 344 · decile 2 · 3.0 km away
Kimi Ora School
Specialist School · roll 137 · decile 8 · 3.0 km away
Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School
Composite · roll 280 · decile 10 · 3.3 km away
Boulcott School
Contributing · roll 325 · decile 7 · 3.3 km away
Dyer Street School
Contributing · roll 195 · decile 4 · 3.3 km away
Rata Street School
Contributing · roll 313 · decile 2 · 3.7 km away
St Bernadette's School (Naenae)
Full Primary · roll 121 · decile 3 · 3.7 km away
Naenae School
Contributing · roll 349 · decile 1 · 3.8 km away
Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni
Contributing · roll 156 · decile 3 · 4.1 km away
Wā Ora Montessori
Composite · roll 252 · decile 8 · 4.2 km away
Eastern Hutt School
Contributing · roll 581 · decile 9 · 4.2 km away
St Bernard's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 684 · decile 6 · 4.4 km away
Chilton Saint James School
Composite · roll 255 · decile 10 · 4.4 km away
Tui Glen School
Full Primary · roll 171 · decile 2 · 4.4 km away
Koraunui School
Contributing · roll 174 · decile 3 · 4.6 km away
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
Full Primary · roll 439 · decile 9 · 4.8 km away
Tawhai School
Contributing · roll 323 · decile 5 · 4.8 km away
Waterloo School
Contributing · roll 507 · decile 8 · 4.8 km away
Hutt Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 598 · decile 8 · 5.0 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
Kerbside collection data isn't available for Belmont in our current dataset.
Check your collection days on the Hutt City Council website →
Explore Belmont
Things to do(5)
Belmont Scouts
Equejods For Nz Made Jodhpurs
Belmont Recreation Reserve
Park Hill Reserve
Belmont Pony Club
Parks & green spaces(2)
Belmont Recreation Reserve
Park Hill Reserve
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Belmont
Places to eat & drink(1)
Pizza Hut
Tradies & Services in Belmont
Tradies & services(5)
Hutt City Builders
Kelvin Heatpumps & Refrigerations
NZ CAR REMOVALS
Sorted Construction Ltd
Tetra Aegis painters Ltd
Beauty & Fitness in Belmont
Beauty & fitness(4)
Belmont Pony Club
Belmont Scouts
Equejods For Nz Made Jodhpurs
Rodney Wayne in Wellington
Professional Services in Belmont
Professional services(2)
Foto Diem
Star Security
Stay in Belmont
Places to stay(1)
Hutt City Motel
Belmont Weather
Current conditions: 7.3°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.35 | 13.48 | 2.67 | 10.89 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.3 | 13.13 | 4.02 | 10.35 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.17 | 10.96 | 3.71 | 9.84 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.31 | 10.05 | 4.84 | 7.71 |
| 🍂 May | 13.93 | 7.95 | 4.75 | 6.79 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.59 | 6.43 | 2.65 | 6.3 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.29 | 5.62 | 3.99 | 6.04 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.97 | 5.11 | 4.96 | 7.34 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.13 | 7.47 | 5.1 | 8.37 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.37 | 8.05 | 4.9 | 9.78 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.98 | 9.69 | 3.89 | 10.44 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.3 | 12.36 | 4.1 | 9.95 |
Belmont Community
Reviews of Belmont
No reviews yet. Be the first to share what living in Belmont is really like.
Local tips
No tips yet. Be the first to share what makes Belmont special.