Where is Johnsonville?

Johnsonville is in northern Wellington, about 7 km north of the CBD at the top of the Ngauranga Gorge. It sits on the main route between central Wellington and Porirua via State Highway 1.

How long is the train from Johnsonville to Wellington?

Around 20 to 25 minutes on the Johnsonville Line, which terminates at Johnsonville station. Trains run roughly every 30 minutes off-peak, more frequently during weekday rush hours.

What is the Waitohi Hub?

The Waitohi Hub is Johnsonville's combined library, indoor swimming pool (Keith Spry Pool) and community centre, opened in 2021 on Moorefield Road. Waitohi is a historic Maori name for the area.

What's at Johnsonville Shopping Centre?

Johnsonville Shopping Centre is an enclosed mall on Johnsonville Road, anchored by a Countdown supermarket with around 80 specialty stores across the wider precinct, including pharmacies, banks, food court and small retailers.

How do you get to Johnsonville from Wellington CBD by car?

Take State Highway 1 north out of Wellington up the Ngauranga Gorge. The Johnsonville off-ramp is at the top. The drive takes 10 to 15 minutes off-peak and 25 to 35 minutes during morning rush hour.

Which schools are in zone for Johnsonville?

Children living in Johnsonville are in zone for St Oran's College, Onslow College, West Park School, Raroa Normal 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 Johnsonville?

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.

Johnsonville, Wellington | Schools, Lifestyle & Local Guide

Living in Johnsonville

Johnsonville sits 7 km north of central Wellington at the top of the Ngauranga Gorge, where State Highway 1 climbs out of the harbour basin and turns north. It's the practical commercial heart of Wellington's northern suburbs, and the terminus of the Johnsonville Branch railway line, which has been carrying commuters into the city since 1885.

The town centre has been quietly transformed in the last decade. The Waitohi Hub, opened in 2021, combines the library, Keith Spry Pool and community centre in one building on Moorefield Road. Waitohi is a historic Maori name for the area.

Johnsonville Shopping Centre (the mall) and the surrounding Johnsonville Road retail strip cover most daily shopping needs, with around 80 businesses across the precinct including supermarkets, banks, pharmacies and a wide spread of food. Johnsonville Memorial Park is the local sports anchor, hosting football, cricket and tennis on the same site for over a century.

The motorway runs right past, so the trip to the CBD is 10 minutes off-peak, longer at rush hour. Quietly busy. Useful spot. That's the vibe.

Is Johnsonville a good place to live?

Johnsonville is home to roughly 11,520 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Johnsonville scores 63 out of 100, with a safety score of 50/100 and 19% green space.

Schools: Johnsonville has 22 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 $820K, and weekly rent typically sits around $520.

Lifestyle: Johnsonville has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 9.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.

Whether Johnsonville 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

Safety50
Amenities100
Schools95
Housing Affordability46
Green space63
Community10
Transport40

Property & Economics

Est. Median Value: $820K
Median Weekly Rent: $520/wk
Median HH Income: $112K/yr
Pop. Growth (5yr): +1.8%
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 Johnsonville?: Johnsonville is in northern Wellington, about 7 km north of the CBD at the top of the Ngauranga Gorge. It sits on the main route between central Wellington and Porirua via State Highway 1.
How long is the train from Johnsonville to Wellington?: Around 20 to 25 minutes on the Johnsonville Line, which terminates at Johnsonville station. Trains run roughly every 30 minutes off-peak, more frequently during weekday rush hours.
What is the Waitohi Hub?: The Waitohi Hub is Johnsonville's combined library, indoor swimming pool (Keith Spry Pool) and community centre, opened in 2021 on Moorefield Road. Waitohi is a historic Maori name for the area.
What's at Johnsonville Shopping Centre?: Johnsonville Shopping Centre is an enclosed mall on Johnsonville Road, anchored by a Countdown supermarket with around 80 specialty stores across the wider precinct, including pharmacies, banks, food court and small retailers.
How do you get to Johnsonville from Wellington CBD by car?: Take State Highway 1 north out of Wellington up the Ngauranga Gorge. The Johnsonville off-ramp is at the top. The drive takes 10 to 15 minutes off-peak and 25 to 35 minutes during morning rush hour.

Schools & Enrolment Zones in Johnsonville

Schools in zone for Johnsonville

Children living in Johnsonville 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
Onslow College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1190 · decile 10
West Park School
Contributing · roll 242 · decile 9
Raroa Normal Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 525 · decile 9
Hutt International Boys' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 653 · decile 10

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School Zone Checker

Enter your address to check your school zone in Johnsonville. 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 Johnsonville that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).

St Brigids School (Johnsonville)
Full Primary · roll 286 · decile 9 · 0.3 km away
Wellington Hills Christian College
Composite · roll 167 · decile 9 · 0.3 km away
Johnsonville School
Contributing · roll 341 · decile 7 · 0.7 km away
Rewa Rewa School
Contributing · roll 135 · decile 9 · 1.5 km away
Newlands School
Contributing · roll 294 · decile 8 · 1.6 km away
Paparangi School
Contributing · roll 227 · decile 9 · 1.8 km away
Newlands College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1239 · decile 7 · 1.9 km away
Bellevue School (Newlands)
Contributing · roll 231 · decile 8 · 1.9 km away
Churton Park School
Contributing · roll 304 · decile 9 · 1.9 km away
Newlands Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 520 · 2.0 km away
Khandallah School
Contributing · roll 276 · decile 10 · 2.3 km away
Cashmere Avenue School
Contributing · roll 302 · decile 10 · 2.5 km away
Amesbury School
Contributing · roll 248 · decile 10 · 2.9 km away
St Benedict's School (Khandallah)
Full Primary · roll 209 · decile 10 · 2.9 km away
Ngaio School
Contributing · roll 271 · decile 10 · 3.5 km away
Te Ara
Activity Centre · 3.9 km away
Crofton Downs Primary School
Contributing · roll 154 · decile 10 · 5.0 km away

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Cityfitness

North Wellington ITF Taekwon-Do

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Snap Fitness 24/7 Johnsonville

Anytime Fitness Johnsonville

GKR Karate

24/7 Fitness

Meekswood Reserve

Johnsonville Memorial Park

Johnsonville Park Walk

Alex Moore Park

Johnsonville Bowling Club

Johnsonville Tennis Club

North Wellington FC

Jetts 24/7 Fitness Johnsonville

Johnsonville Cricket Club

Wellington Deaf Society

West Park School

Olympic Harriers

Martinborough Junior Hockey

Johnsonville Park Truscott Avenue

Raroa Park

Parks & green spaces(7)

Meekswood Reserve

Johnsonville Memorial Park

Johnsonville Park Walk

Alex Moore Park

West Park School

Johnsonville Park Truscott Avenue

Raroa Park

Healthcare

Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.

Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rainfall (mm/day)	Sunshine (hrs/day)
☀️ Jan	20.5	13.9	1.69	11.84
☀️ Feb	19.3	13.89	5.28	9.79
🍂 Mar	17.68	12.04	3.06	9.54
🍂 Apr	16.38	10.73	3.65	8.27
🍂 May	14.34	9.2	4.05	6.8
❄️ Jun	12.6	7.67	3.92	6.25
❄️ Jul	11.52	6.71	4.85	5.7
❄️ Aug	11.44	6.75	5.11	7.17
🌸 Sep	12.99	8.02	3.89	8.16
🌸 Oct	14.02	8.49	3.46	9.57
🌸 Nov	16.32	10.78	3.81	11.05
☀️ Dec	18.31	12.72	3.39	10.54

Living in Johnsonville

Is Johnsonville a good place to live?

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Livability Breakdown

Property & Economics

Key Financial Indicators (NZD)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools & Enrolment Zones in Johnsonville

Schools in zone for Johnsonville

St Oran's College

Onslow College

West Park School

Raroa Normal Intermediate

Hutt International Boys' School

Check your school zone

School Zone Checker

Other nearby schools

St Brigids School (Johnsonville)

Wellington Hills Christian College

Johnsonville School

Rewa Rewa School

Newlands School

Paparangi School

Newlands College

Bellevue School (Newlands)

Churton Park School

Newlands Intermediate

Khandallah School

Cashmere Avenue School

Amesbury School

St Benedict's School (Khandallah)

Ngaio School

Te Ara

Crofton Downs Primary School

Explore Johnsonville

🎯Things to do(24)

Cityfitness

North Wellington ITF Taekwon-Do

Jetts Johnsonville

Snap Fitness Johnsonville

Advantage fitness

Snap Fitness 24/7 Johnsonville

Anytime Fitness Johnsonville

GKR Karate

24/7 Fitness

Meekswood Reserve

Johnsonville Memorial Park

Johnsonville Park Walk

Alex Moore Park

Johnsonville Bowling Club

Johnsonville Tennis Club

North Wellington FC

Jetts 24/7 Fitness Johnsonville

Johnsonville Cricket Club

Wellington Deaf Society

West Park School

Olympic Harriers

Martinborough Junior Hockey

Johnsonville Park Truscott Avenue

Raroa Park

🌳Parks & green spaces(7)

Meekswood Reserve

Johnsonville Memorial Park

Johnsonville Park Walk

Alex Moore Park

West Park School

Johnsonville Park Truscott Avenue

Raroa Park

🏥Healthcare

Eat & Drink in Johnsonville

🍽️Places to eat & drink(43)

The Inn Keeper

Pizza Hut

Wilson Barbecue

Common Ground Cafe

1841 Bar and Restaurant

Thain Tara Express

Wilson Barbecue Restaurant

Jesters Johnsonville

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