- Est. Median Value
- $805K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $570/wk
- Safety Score
- 66/100
- Green Space
- 77%
- Current Weather
- 6.8°C
- Median Age
- 38 yrs
~59 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Maungaraki
Maungaraki climbs the western hills of Lower Hutt, around 4 km from the city centre, and it is the Hutt's box-seat suburb: roughly 5,000 people arranged along contour-hugging streets whose entire purpose is the view, a panorama taking in the valley, the harbour and on clear days the Remutaka and Tararua ranges performing in sequence. The real estate photography takes itself.
The suburb is a child of the 1960s and 70s, bulldozed and built up the hillside in the great Wellington-region terracing era, and the housing carries that decade's confidence: big windows aimed at the vista, split levels negotiating the slopes, and gardens engineering their own microclimates against the wind's opinions.
The daily trade-off is honest: everything is downhill first, the shops, the motorway, the Petone foreshore's cafes and the train at Petone station, and uphill on the return, a geometry that keeps Maungaraki's calves and property values equally firm. The local shops handle the essentials at the suburb's heart, sparing the descent for small errands.
Maungaraki School anchors the community with the Hutt's colleges below. The Belmont Regional Park tracks run from the suburb's upper edges into genuine hill country. Maungaraki sells one product, the outlook, and the valley delivers it nightly, lights included.
Is Maungaraki a good place to live?
Maungaraki is home to roughly 4,005 people across 4.9 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Maungaraki scores 62 out of 100, with a safety score of 66/100 and 77% green space.
Schools: Maungaraki 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 $805K, and weekly rent typically sits around $570.
Lifestyle: Maungaraki has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 6.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Maungaraki 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
- Safety66
- Amenities44
- Schools92
- Housing Affordability47
- Green space100
- Community67
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $805K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $570/wk
- Median HH Income
- $142K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.5%
- 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 Maungaraki?
- Maungaraki is on the western hills of Lower Hutt, around 4 km from the Hutt city centre, above Petone and the SH2 corridor, with Korokoro south and Normandale north.
- What are the views like from Maungaraki?
- Maungaraki's streets overlook the Hutt Valley, Wellington Harbour and the ranges beyond, with most homes built to capture the panorama. The harbour views at dusk are the suburb's signature.
- What schools are in Maungaraki?
- Maungaraki School is the local state primary, with the Hutt's secondary schools below in the valley a short drive or bus away.
- Is Belmont Regional Park near Maungaraki?
- Yes. Tracks into Belmont Regional Park run from the suburb's upper edges, with walking and mountain biking routes through the western hills toward Porirua.
- How do I get from Wellington to Maungaraki?
- By car, around 15 to 20 minutes via SH2, exiting at Petone or Dowse Drive. Trains to Petone station connect with buses climbing the hill.
- Which schools are in zone for Maungaraki?
- Children living in Maungaraki are in zone for Hutt Valley High School, St Oran's College, Maungaraki School, 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 Maungaraki?
- 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 Maungaraki
Schools in zone for Maungaraki
Children living in Maungaraki have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Hutt Valley High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1999 · decile 8
St Oran's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 504 · decile 10
Maungaraki School
Full Primary · roll 355 · 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 Maungaraki. 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 Maungaraki that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Normandale School
Contributing · roll 129 · decile 8 · 0.8 km away
Hutt Central School
Contributing · roll 262 · decile 5 · 1.4 km away
Korokoro School
Full Primary · roll 191 · decile 10 · 1.4 km away
Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Kōhanga Reo o Te Awa Kairangi
Composite · roll 415 · decile 2 · 1.5 km away
Sacred Heart School (Petone)
Full Primary · roll 148 · decile 5 · 1.9 km away
Petone Central School
Full Primary · roll 186 · decile 5 · 2.0 km away
Wilford School
Full Primary · roll 204 · decile 5 · 2.2 km away
Hutt Valley Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 2.3 km away
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
Full Primary · roll 439 · decile 9 · 2.4 km away
Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 835 · decile 7 · 2.6 km away
Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School
Composite · roll 280 · decile 10 · 2.7 km away
Eastern Hutt School
Contributing · roll 581 · decile 9 · 2.9 km away
Chilton Saint James School
Composite · roll 255 · decile 10 · 3.0 km away
Hutt Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 598 · decile 8 · 3.2 km away
St Bernard's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 684 · decile 6 · 3.3 km away
Randwick School
Full Primary · roll 109 · decile 3 · 3.4 km away
Boulcott School
Contributing · roll 325 · decile 7 · 3.7 km away
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)
Full Primary · roll 260 · decile 5 · 3.8 km away
Maranatha Christian School
Full Primary · roll 155 · decile 7 · 4.0 km away
Waterloo School
Contributing · roll 507 · decile 8 · 4.0 km away
Gracefield School
Contributing · roll 199 · decile 5 · 4.3 km away
Belmont School (Lower Hutt)
Contributing · roll 293 · decile 7 · 4.6 km away
Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni
Contributing · roll 156 · decile 3 · 4.6 km away
Newlands Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 520 · 4.7 km away
Newlands College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1239 · decile 7 · 4.8 km away
Bellevue School (Newlands)
Contributing · roll 231 · decile 8 · 4.9 km away
Dyer Street School
Contributing · roll 195 · decile 4 · 4.9 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Wednesday (weekly)
- Recycling & glass crate
- Wednesday (fortnightly, Week 1)
- Next recycling
- 12 August
Check your exact collection days on the Hutt City Council website →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Wednesday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Wednesday.
Glass crate
Glass bottles and jars. Blue crate collected every second Wednesday alongside recycling.
Collection data sourced from Hutt City Council.
Explore Maungaraki
Things to do(6)
Korokoro Dam, Belmont Regional Park
Chans Martial Arts
Ninjas - Taekwondo Lower Hutt
O2 Exercise
Belmont Regional Park Oakleigh Street Entrance
Belmont Trig
Parks & green spaces(3)
Korokoro Dam, Belmont Regional Park
Belmont Regional Park Oakleigh Street Entrance
Belmont Trig
Healthcare(1)
Maungaraki Pharmacy
Eat & Drink in Maungaraki
Places to eat & drink(5)
spirit
Spirit Of India
Maungaraki Bakery and cafe
Benedicts Cafe
Swagat India
Tradies & Services in Maungaraki
Tradies & services(3)
Maungaraki Playcentre
TSKJ
Zapling Electrical
Shops in Maungaraki
Shops(1)
Inspired Bedding
Beauty & Fitness in Maungaraki
Beauty & fitness(8)
Chans Martial Arts
Ninjas - Taekwondo Lower Hutt
O2 Exercise
Sandra Austin Nails to you
Skin by Renee Maria
Spaphunk
Trim 'n Shape Hairdressing
Trim N Shape Hairdressing Salon
Maungaraki Weather
Current conditions: 6.8°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.39 | 13.93 | 2.29 | 11.19 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.36 | 13.86 | 3.39 | 10.64 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.29 | 11.64 | 2.94 | 10.03 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.26 | 10.65 | 4.57 | 7.86 |
| 🍂 May | 14.02 | 8.77 | 4.32 | 6.89 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.7 | 7.31 | 2.57 | 6.48 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.46 | 6.52 | 3.42 | 6.13 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.06 | 6.08 | 3.99 | 7.63 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.22 | 8.14 | 4.05 | 8.56 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.3 | 8.77 | 3.86 | 9.93 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.76 | 10.34 | 3.03 | 10.67 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.13 | 12.71 | 3.17 | 10.41 |
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