- Est. Median Value
- $738K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $608/wk
- Safety Score
- 69/100
- Green Space
- 53%
- Current Weather
- 9.0°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~56 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Kelson
Is Kelson a good place to live?
Kelson is home to roughly 2,898 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Kelson scores 63 out of 100, with a safety score of 69/100 and 53% green space.
Schools: Kelson 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 $738K, and weekly rent typically sits around $608.
Lifestyle: Kelson has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Kelson 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
- Safety69
- Amenities36
- Schools82
- Housing Affordability51
- Green space100
- Community89
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $738K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $608/wk
- Median HH Income
- $138K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.2%
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Kelson
Schools in zone for Kelson
Children living in Kelson 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
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Kelson. 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 Kelson 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 · 1.9 km away
Belmont School (Lower Hutt)
Contributing · roll 293 · decile 7 · 2.1 km away
Taita Central School
Contributing · roll 115 · decile 2 · 2.1 km away
Avalon Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 170 · decile 2 · 2.4 km away
St Michael's School (Taita)
Full Primary · roll 125 · decile 2 · 2.5 km away
Avalon School
Contributing · roll 215 · decile 2 · 2.7 km away
Pomare School
Contributing · roll 98 · decile 1 · 2.7 km away
Taita College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 344 · decile 2 · 2.9 km away
Kimi Ora School
Specialist School · roll 137 · decile 8 · 2.9 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 · 3.6 km away
St Bernadette's School (Naenae)
Full Primary · roll 121 · decile 3 · 3.6 km away
Naenae School
Contributing · roll 349 · decile 1 · 3.7 km away
Wā Ora Montessori
Composite · roll 252 · decile 8 · 4.1 km away
Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni
Contributing · roll 156 · decile 3 · 4.1 km away
Eastern Hutt School
Contributing · roll 581 · decile 9 · 4.2 km away
Tui Glen School
Full Primary · roll 171 · decile 2 · 4.3 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
Koraunui School
Contributing · roll 174 · decile 3 · 4.5 km away
Tawhai School
Contributing · roll 323 · decile 5 · 4.7 km away
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
Full Primary · roll 439 · decile 9 · 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
Explore Kelson
Things to do(2)
Hutt City Martial Arts Ltd
Laverton Park
Parks & green spaces(1)
Laverton Park
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Kelson
Places to eat & drink(2)
Soul Food Cafe Lower Hutt
Dandi Candy Wholesaler
Tradies & Services in Kelson
Tradies & services(6)
Belmont Engineering
Fabricare Floorcare
Hutt Gas and Plumbing
Merwe Contracting
Plimmer Plumbing Ltd
VDM Construction and Retaining Ltd
Shops in Kelson
Shops(4)
Adjustable Shelving Ltd
Four Square Kelson
Maryflower
Pete's Picnic Tables
Beauty & Fitness in Kelson
Beauty & fitness(3)
Hair by Chevy
hairby_ananya
Hutt City Martial Arts Ltd
Professional Services in Kelson
Professional services(2)
Clear Imaging
Lynette Jones Photography
Kelson Weather
Current conditions: 9.0°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.72 | 14.24 | 2.25 | 11.33 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.66 | 14.19 | 3.15 | 10.64 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.6 | 11.94 | 2.66 | 10.19 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.7 | 10.94 | 4.59 | 7.91 |
| 🍂 May | 14.49 | 8.95 | 4.63 | 7.03 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.18 | 7.36 | 2.52 | 6.63 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.91 | 6.74 | 3.18 | 6.21 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.54 | 6.55 | 3.99 | 7.73 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.65 | 8.52 | 3.92 | 8.77 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.75 | 9.03 | 3.75 | 10.19 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.06 | 10.69 | 3.01 | 10.97 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.25 | 13.11 | 3.07 | 10.59 |
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