Brooklyn is a Wellington hill suburb around 3 km south of the CBD, on the hills above Aro Valley. Brooklyn Road climbs up from Willis Street to the suburb's main spine.

What is the Brooklyn Wind Turbine?

The Brooklyn Wind Turbine on Polhill Reserve is one of Wellington's most recognisable landmarks. Originally built in 1993 and replaced with a larger turbine in 2016.

What is the Penthouse Cinema?

The Penthouse Cinema on Ohiro Road is an independent cinema in Brooklyn operating since 1939. One of Wellington's longest-running independent cinemas, with a steady film and event programme.

How do I get from Wellington CBD to Brooklyn?

By car, around 5 to 10 minutes via Brooklyn Road from Willis Street. Bus 7 runs frequently from the central Wellington bus terminal up Brooklyn Road.

What schools are in Brooklyn?

Brooklyn School (state co-ed primary, years 1 to 6) is the main local school. Older students typically attend Wellington College or Wellington Girls' College.

Which schools are in zone for Brooklyn?

Children living in Brooklyn are in zone for St Oran's College, Wellington Girls' College, Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre, Wellington East Girls' College, Wellington College, 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 Brooklyn?

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.

Brooklyn, Wellington | Schools, Lifestyle & Local Guide

Living in Brooklyn

Brooklyn is a Wellington hill suburb just south of the CBD, around 3 km up Brooklyn Road from the central city. It's been one of the city's established suburbs since the 1900s, when the original Brooklyn tram line (closed 1957) made the hilltop accessible enough for commuter housing. The streetscape today reflects a century of slow building: weatherboard cottages, mature plantings, narrow streets that defeat trucks.

The standout local feature is the Brooklyn Wind Turbine on the ridge above the suburb (Polhill Reserve). Originally built in 1993 and replaced with a larger turbine in 2016, it's one of Wellington's most recognisable landmarks and a useful weather forecaster: if it's spinning fast, hold onto your hat.

The Brooklyn shops on Cleveland Street are the local hub: a Pak'nSave, a long-running pharmacy, the Penthouse Cinema (one of Wellington's best independent cinemas, since 1939), and the standard mix of cafés and takeaways. The Penthouse on a wet Wellington Sunday is a recognised Wellington pastime.

Brooklyn School (state co-ed primary) handles the early years. Older students go to Wellington College or Wellington Girls' College. Aro Valley is downhill, the Town Belt is uphill, and you don't really need a car if you've got fit legs.

Is Brooklyn a good place to live?

Brooklyn is home to roughly 6,666 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Brooklyn scores 71 out of 100, with a safety score of 58/100 and 85% green space.

Schools: Brooklyn has 36 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 $1.03M, and weekly rent typically sits around $650.

Lifestyle: Brooklyn has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 7.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.

Whether Brooklyn 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

Safety58
Amenities100
Schools85
Housing Affordability36
Green space100
Community44
Transport100

Property & Economics

Est. Median Value: $1.03M
Median Weekly Rent: $650/wk
Median HH Income: $151K/yr
Pop. Growth (5yr): +6.9%
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Brooklyn?: Brooklyn is a Wellington hill suburb around 3 km south of the CBD, on the hills above Aro Valley. Brooklyn Road climbs up from Willis Street to the suburb's main spine.
What is the Brooklyn Wind Turbine?: The Brooklyn Wind Turbine on Polhill Reserve is one of Wellington's most recognisable landmarks. Originally built in 1993 and replaced with a larger turbine in 2016.
What is the Penthouse Cinema?: The Penthouse Cinema on Ohiro Road is an independent cinema in Brooklyn operating since 1939. One of Wellington's longest-running independent cinemas, with a steady film and event programme.
How do I get from Wellington CBD to Brooklyn?: By car, around 5 to 10 minutes via Brooklyn Road from Willis Street. Bus 7 runs frequently from the central Wellington bus terminal up Brooklyn Road.
What schools are in Brooklyn?: Brooklyn School (state co-ed primary, years 1 to 6) is the main local school. Older students typically attend Wellington College or Wellington Girls' College.

Schools & Enrolment Zones in Brooklyn

Schools in zone for Brooklyn

Children living in Brooklyn have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.

St Oran's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 504 · decile 10
Wellington Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1427 · decile 8
Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1639 · decile 9
Wellington East Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1014 · decile 8
Wellington College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1941 · decile 10
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 Brooklyn. 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 Brooklyn that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).

Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School
Full Primary · roll 214 · decile 9 · 1.8 km away
Brooklyn School (Wellington)
Full Primary · roll 368 · decile 8 · 2.4 km away
Owhiro Bay School
Contributing · roll 82 · decile 9 · 2.5 km away
Berhampore School
Contributing · roll 264 · decile 3 · 2.6 km away
South Wellington Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 335 · decile 5 · 3.1 km away
Newtown School
Contributing · roll 310 · decile 4 · 3.2 km away
Island Bay School
Contributing · roll 324 · decile 10 · 3.3 km away
St Annes School (Newtown)
Full Primary · roll 215 · decile 5 · 3.4 km away
St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay)
Full Primary · roll 196 · decile 10 · 3.4 km away
Te Aro School
Full Primary · roll 210 · decile 4 · 3.6 km away
Karori West Normal School
Full Primary · roll 431 · decile 7 · 3.7 km away
St Teresa's School (Karori)
Full Primary · roll 125 · decile 10 · 3.7 km away
Kelburn Normal School
Full Primary · roll 270 · decile 10 · 3.8 km away
Mt Cook School (Wellington)
Full Primary · roll 287 · decile 6 · 3.8 km away
St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria)
Full Primary · roll 136 · decile 10 · 3.8 km away
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School
Composite · roll 394 · decile 10 · 3.9 km away
Karori Normal School
Full Primary · roll 590 · decile 9 · 3.9 km away
St Catherines College (Kilbirnie)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 208 · decile 6 · 4.1 km away
Houghton Valley School
Contributing · roll 201 · decile 7 · 4.1 km away
Lyall Bay School
Contributing · roll 275 · decile 7 · 4.2 km away
Central Regional Health School
Specialist School · roll 23 · 4.3 km away
Clyde Quay School
Full Primary · roll 213 · decile 10 · 4.3 km away
St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie)
Full Primary · roll 128 · decile 5 · 4.3 km away
Kilbirnie School
Contributing · roll 204 · decile 10 · 4.4 km away
St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 725 · decile 8 · 4.5 km away
Evans Bay Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 337 · decile 7 · 4.5 km away
Northland School
Full Primary · roll 214 · decile 7 · 4.5 km away
Clifton Terrace Model School
Full Primary · roll 71 · decile 8 · 4.7 km away
Rongotai College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 719 · decile 4 · 4.8 km away
Altum Academy
Secondary (Year 7-15) · 5.0 km away

Explore Brooklyn

Things to do(11)

Brooklyn Wind Turbine

Radar station

Tanera Park

Pete's Playground

Wellington Swords Club

Db4dance School

Hawkins Hill

Family Fit Karate and Fitness

Seido Karate Wellington

PLANiTPRO Tennis Coaching

Karate - Seido

Parks & green spaces(3)

Tanera Park

Pete's Playground

Hawkins Hill

Healthcare(1)

Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rainfall (mm/day)	Sunshine (hrs/day)
☀️ Jan	19.07	14.07	1.73	11.39
☀️ Feb	18.61	14.2	2.25	10.85
🍂 Mar	16.78	12.12	1.69	10.1
🍂 Apr	15.58	11.24	4.03	7.91
🍂 May	13.54	9.51	3.52	6.98
❄️ Jun	12.18	8.17	2.74	6.58
❄️ Jul	11.08	7.14	2.69	6.23
❄️ Aug	10.73	6.94	2.63	7.74
🌸 Sep	12.69	8.69	2.88	8.65
🌸 Oct	13.6	9.26	2.72	10.05
🌸 Nov	14.94	10.66	1.67	10.67
☀️ Dec	17.07	12.7	2.47	10.94

Living in Brooklyn

Is Brooklyn a good place to live?

Map

Livability Breakdown

Property & Economics

Key Financial Indicators (NZD)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools & Enrolment Zones in Brooklyn

Schools in zone for Brooklyn

St Oran's College

Wellington Girls' College

Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre

Wellington East Girls' College

Wellington College

Hutt International Boys' School

Check your school zone

School Zone Checker

Other nearby schools

Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School

Brooklyn School (Wellington)

Owhiro Bay School

Berhampore School

South Wellington Intermediate

Newtown School

Island Bay School

St Annes School (Newtown)

St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay)

Te Aro School

Karori West Normal School

St Teresa's School (Karori)

Kelburn Normal School

Mt Cook School (Wellington)

St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria)

Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Karori Normal School

St Catherines College (Kilbirnie)

Houghton Valley School

Lyall Bay School

Central Regional Health School

Clyde Quay School

St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie)

Kilbirnie School

St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)

Evans Bay Intermediate

Northland School

Clifton Terrace Model School

Rongotai College

Altum Academy

Explore Brooklyn

🎯Things to do(11)

Brooklyn Wind Turbine

Radar station

Tanera Park

Pete's Playground

Wellington Swords Club

Db4dance School

Hawkins Hill

Family Fit Karate and Fitness

Seido Karate Wellington

PLANiTPRO Tennis Coaching

Karate - Seido

🌳Parks & green spaces(3)

Tanera Park

Pete's Playground

Hawkins Hill

🏥Healthcare(1)

Brooklyn Pharmacy

Eat & Drink in Brooklyn

🍽️Places to eat & drink(17)

Penthouse Cafe

Brooklyn Deli

Caribe

Swagat India

The Brooky

Salty Pidgin

1852 Pub and Kitchen

Khana Khazana

Bogarts Pizzeria

Brooklyn Fish Supply

Things to do(11)

Parks & green spaces(3)

Healthcare(1)

Places to eat & drink(17)

Tradies & services(8)

Shops(7)

Beauty & fitness(12)

Professional services(7)

Places to stay(1)