- Est. Median Value
- $781K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $444/wk
- Safety Score
- 58/100
- Green Space
- 4%
- Current Weather
- 9.9°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~67 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Melling
Melling is a small Lower Hutt suburb on the west bank of Te Awa Kairangi, the Hutt River, directly across the water from the city centre and around 15 km by road from central Wellington. It is best known for its railway station, the terminus of the short Melling Line, which for decades has carried commuters the few stops down to the main line and on into Wellington.
The suburb is in the middle of the largest change in its history. The RiverLink project, a flood-protection, transport and town-centre scheme costing around 1.5 billion dollars, is rebuilding the river's stopbanks, the road interchange and the station itself. The old Melling station closed at the end of 2025 for about three years, with a new station to be built a short way south and the original kept as a heritage building.
Beyond the station, Melling is a modest stretch of homes and light commercial land between the river and the western hills. Daily shopping is handled across the river in central Lower Hutt, where the Queensgate centre and the city's supermarkets are only minutes away.
For a suburb most people know only as a stop on a train line, it is about to become one of the most rebuilt corners of the Hutt.
Is Melling a good place to live?
Melling is home to roughly 2,694 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Melling scores 45 out of 100, with a safety score of 58/100 and 4% green space.
Schools: Melling has 35 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 $781K, and weekly rent typically sits around $444.
Lifestyle: Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 9.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Melling 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.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety58
- Amenities41
- Schools85
- Housing Affordability48
- Green space12
- Community22
- Transport10
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $781K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $444/wk
- Median HH Income
- $116K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -3.5%
- 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 Melling?
- Melling is a suburb of Lower Hutt on the west bank of Te Awa Kairangi, the Hutt River, across the water from the city centre and about 15 km by road from central Wellington.
- Is Melling train station open?
- The original Melling station closed at the end of 2025 for about three years while the RiverLink project rebuilds the area. A new station is being built a short distance south of the old one.
- What is the RiverLink project at Melling?
- RiverLink is a roughly 1.5 billion dollar scheme combining Hutt River flood protection, a new road interchange and bridge, and a relocated rail station, aimed at protecting and reshaping central Lower Hutt.
- How do I get from Wellington to Melling?
- By car it is around 20 to 25 minutes north on State Highway 2. The Melling Line train normally runs to the station, though buses replace it during the RiverLink construction period.
- Where do people in Melling shop?
- Everyday shopping is across the river in central Lower Hutt, where the Queensgate centre and the city's main supermarkets are only a few minutes away by car.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Melling
Schools in zone for Melling
Children living in Melling 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
Hutt Central School
Contributing · roll 262 · decile 5
Hutt Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 598 · 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 Melling. 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 Melling that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
Full Primary · roll 439 · decile 9 · 0.8 km away
Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 835 · decile 7 · 1.0 km away
Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Kōhanga Reo o Te Awa Kairangi
Composite · roll 415 · decile 2 · 1.0 km away
Normandale School
Contributing · roll 129 · decile 8 · 1.3 km away
Hutt Valley Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 1.3 km away
Wilford School
Full Primary · roll 204 · decile 5 · 1.4 km away
Chilton Saint James School
Composite · roll 255 · decile 10 · 1.5 km away
Eastern Hutt School
Contributing · roll 581 · decile 9 · 1.5 km away
Maungaraki School
Full Primary · roll 355 · decile 10 · 1.5 km away
St Bernard's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 684 · decile 6 · 1.8 km away
Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School
Composite · roll 280 · decile 10 · 1.9 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
Randwick School
Full Primary · roll 109 · decile 3 · 2.2 km away
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)
Full Primary · roll 260 · decile 5 · 2.3 km away
Boulcott School
Contributing · roll 325 · decile 7 · 2.4 km away
Waterloo School
Contributing · roll 507 · decile 8 · 2.4 km away
Korokoro School
Full Primary · roll 191 · decile 10 · 2.5 km away
Gracefield School
Contributing · roll 199 · decile 5 · 2.8 km away
Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni
Contributing · roll 156 · decile 3 · 3.1 km away
Maranatha Christian School
Full Primary · roll 155 · decile 7 · 3.5 km away
Belmont School (Lower Hutt)
Contributing · roll 293 · decile 7 · 3.5 km away
Dyer Street School
Contributing · roll 195 · decile 4 · 3.5 km away
Naenae College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 873 · decile 2 · 4.1 km away
Kimi Ora School
Specialist School · roll 137 · decile 8 · 4.2 km away
Naenae School
Contributing · roll 349 · decile 1 · 4.2 km away
Avalon School
Contributing · roll 215 · decile 2 · 4.4 km away
Naenae Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 294 · decile 8 · 4.4 km away
Kelson School
Contributing · roll 258 · decile 9 · 4.6 km away
St Bernadette's School (Naenae)
Full Primary · roll 121 · decile 3 · 4.9 km away
Melling Weather
Current conditions: 9.9°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.6 | 14.93 | 1.68 | 12.01 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.42 | 14.94 | 5.22 | 9.93 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.81 | 13.04 | 2.84 | 9.8 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.54 | 11.76 | 3.64 | 8.37 |
| 🍂 May | 15.52 | 10.19 | 4.22 | 6.95 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.79 | 8.56 | 4.45 | 6.4 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.71 | 7.69 | 4.71 | 5.8 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.63 | 7.97 | 5.12 | 7.29 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.18 | 9.12 | 3.78 | 8.35 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.19 | 9.5 | 3.35 | 9.83 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.34 | 11.88 | 3.61 | 11.24 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.29 | 13.82 | 3.14 | 10.79 |
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