- Est. Median Value
- $816K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Safety Score
- 52/100
- Green Space
- 4%
- Current Weather
- 1.8°C
- Median Age
- 39 yrs
~73 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Epuni
Epuni sits in the middle of Lower Hutt's valley floor, around 2 km from the Hutt city centre, and it is the Hutt's quiet overachiever in the location department. Around 6,000 people live here, between the central city's full amenities on one side and Naenae's rebuilt civic energy on the other, with their own railway station stitched into the middle of the suburb like a membership card.
The housing tells the valley's story in one walkable loop: 1940s state-built homes from the great Hutt expansion, solid private builds from every decade since, and the townhouse infill now arriving wherever the sections allow. The streets are flat, the sections were drawn generously, and the vegetable gardens of Epuni have fed generations on the valley's famously good soil.
The daily geography barely requires a car: Queensgate mall and the Hutt's hospitality strip sit minutes west, the Hutt River trails minutes further, and the Walter Nash Centre's courts a short hop north. The train handles Wellington in around 20 minutes.
Epuni School anchors the local years, with the Hutt's colleges close in every direction. Epuni doesn't have a landmark, a beach or a gimmick. It has a station, flat streets and the entire Hutt within arm's reach, which locals correctly recognise as the better deal.
Is Epuni a good place to live?
Epuni is home to roughly 3,267 people across 0.8 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Epuni scores 41 out of 100, with a safety score of 52/100 and 4% green space.
Schools: Epuni has 42 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 $816K, and weekly rent typically sits around $450.
Lifestyle: Epuni has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 1.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Epuni 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
- Safety52
- Amenities26
- Schools79
- Housing Affordability46
- Green space13
- Community22
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $816K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Median HH Income
- $96K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.7%
- 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 Epuni?
- Epuni is in central Lower Hutt, around 2 km east of the Hutt city centre, between Waterloo (south), Naenae (northeast) and Waiwhetū, with its own station on the Hutt Valley Line.
- What is near Epuni?
- Queensgate mall and central Lower Hutt are minutes west, the Hutt River trails just beyond, and Naenae's Te Ngaengae Pool and Walter Nash Centre a short trip north.
- What schools are in Epuni?
- Epuni School is the local state primary, with the Hutt's secondary schools including Hutt Valley High School and St Bernard's College within easy reach.
- What is the housing like in Epuni?
- Epuni mixes 1940s state-built homes from the Hutt's great expansion with private housing from every decade since, on flat, generous sections now seeing steady townhouse infill.
- How do I get from Wellington to Epuni?
- The Hutt Valley Line train from Wellington station reaches Epuni in around 20 minutes. By car, around 20 minutes via SH2 and the Ewen Bridge.
- Which schools are in zone for Epuni?
- Children living in Epuni are in zone for Naenae College, St Oran's College, Boulcott School, Hutt 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 Epuni?
- 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 Epuni
Schools in zone for Epuni
Children living in Epuni 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
Boulcott School
Contributing · roll 325 · decile 7
Hutt Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 598 · 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 Epuni. 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 Epuni that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni
Contributing · roll 156 · decile 3 · 0.6 km away
Dyer Street School
Contributing · roll 195 · decile 4 · 0.8 km away
St Bernard's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 684 · decile 6 · 1.1 km away
Waterloo School
Contributing · roll 507 · decile 8 · 1.2 km away
Chilton Saint James School
Composite · roll 255 · decile 10 · 1.3 km away
Eastern Hutt School
Contributing · roll 581 · decile 9 · 1.3 km away
Kimi Ora School
Specialist School · roll 137 · decile 8 · 1.5 km away
Belmont School (Lower Hutt)
Contributing · roll 293 · decile 7 · 1.5 km away
Naenae School
Contributing · roll 349 · decile 1 · 1.5 km away
Naenae Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 294 · decile 8 · 1.7 km away
Avalon School
Contributing · roll 215 · decile 2 · 1.8 km away
Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School
Composite · roll 280 · decile 10 · 1.9 km away
Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 835 · decile 7 · 2.0 km away
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
Full Primary · roll 439 · decile 9 · 2.0 km away
St Bernadette's School (Naenae)
Full Primary · roll 121 · decile 3 · 2.1 km away
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)
Full Primary · roll 260 · decile 5 · 2.5 km away
Rata Street School
Contributing · roll 313 · decile 2 · 2.5 km away
Hutt Valley High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1999 · decile 8 · 2.6 km away
Avalon Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 170 · decile 2 · 2.6 km away
Maranatha Christian School
Full Primary · roll 155 · decile 7 · 2.8 km away
Kelson School
Contributing · roll 258 · decile 9 · 2.8 km away
Wā Ora Montessori
Composite · roll 252 · decile 8 · 2.9 km away
Gracefield School
Contributing · roll 199 · decile 5 · 3.1 km away
Hutt Central School
Contributing · roll 262 · decile 5 · 3.1 km away
Randwick School
Full Primary · roll 109 · decile 3 · 3.3 km away
Hutt Valley Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 3.3 km away
Normandale School
Contributing · roll 129 · decile 8 · 3.5 km away
Taita Central School
Contributing · roll 115 · decile 2 · 3.5 km away
Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Kōhanga Reo o Te Awa Kairangi
Composite · roll 415 · decile 2 · 3.6 km away
Wilford School
Full Primary · roll 204 · decile 5 · 3.7 km away
Maungaraki School
Full Primary · roll 355 · decile 10 · 4.2 km away
St Michael's School (Taita)
Full Primary · roll 125 · decile 2 · 4.2 km away
Arakura School
Contributing · roll 141 · decile 2 · 4.3 km away
Taita College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 344 · decile 2 · 4.5 km away
Petone Central School
Full Primary · roll 186 · decile 5 · 4.5 km away
Sacred Heart School (Petone)
Full Primary · roll 148 · decile 5 · 4.5 km away
Pomare School
Contributing · roll 98 · decile 1 · 4.7 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Tuesday (weekly)
- Recycling & glass crate
- Tuesday (fortnightly, varies by street)
Collection weeks vary by street in Epuni — use the Hutt City Council tool to confirm your exact schedule.
Check your exact collection days on the Hutt City Council website →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Tuesday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Tuesday.
Glass crate
Glass bottles and jars. Blue crate collected every second Tuesday alongside recycling.
Collection data sourced from Hutt City Council.
Explore Epuni
Things to do(3)
Hutt Bridge Club
Total Tennis
Mitchell Park
Parks & green spaces(1)
Mitchell Park
Healthcare(2)
Ropata Health
Epuni Medical Centre
Eat & Drink in Epuni
Places to eat & drink(3)
Gloria Jeans
Wishbone
Swad Kitchen
Tradies & Services in Epuni
Tradies & services(2)
JT Group
Satellite and Aerial Solutions
Beauty & Fitness in Epuni
Beauty & fitness(4)
Brie Hairstylist
Harlow hair boutique
Hutt Bridge Club
Total Tennis
Professional Services in Epuni
Professional services(1)
Abhishek Branding LLP - New Zealand
Epuni Weather
Current conditions: 1.8°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.42 | 14.94 | 2.25 | 11.33 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.36 | 14.89 | 3.15 | 10.64 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.3 | 12.64 | 2.66 | 10.19 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.4 | 11.64 | 4.59 | 7.91 |
| 🍂 May | 15.19 | 9.65 | 4.63 | 7.03 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.88 | 8.06 | 2.52 | 6.63 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.61 | 7.44 | 3.18 | 6.21 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.24 | 7.25 | 3.99 | 7.73 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.35 | 9.22 | 3.92 | 8.77 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.45 | 9.73 | 3.75 | 10.19 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.76 | 11.4 | 3.01 | 10.97 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.95 | 13.81 | 3.07 | 10.59 |
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