- Est. Median Value
- $855K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 43/100
- Green Space
- 34%
- Current Weather
- 8.3°C
- Median Age
- 38 yrs
~82 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Strathmore Park
Strathmore Park sits on the eastern Wellington hills, around 8 km southeast of the CBD on the eastern side of the airport runway. It's one of Wellington's lower-profile suburbs: not on the way to anywhere except itself, with a population of around 4,000 and a layout that takes some getting used to.
The suburb was largely built as state housing in the 1950s and 1960s, with the kind of cul-de-sac and crescent layouts that postwar Wellington planners thought would make for better community design. Whether that worked out is the kind of debate that gets had at local board meetings periodically. The Strathmore Park Shopping Centre on Strathmore Park Avenue is the local commercial hub: a Four Square, the takeaways, the medical centre, the pharmacy.
The Miramar Peninsula sits to the west, with the airport runway between Strathmore Park and Lyall Bay. The aircraft noise is real but, like all things in Wellington, you eventually stop noticing.
Schools include Strathmore Park School and St Anthony's School. Most secondary kids attend Rongotai College or Wellington East Girls' College. It's a settled, lived-in suburb without much pretence. That's a virtue around here.
Is Strathmore Park a good place to live?
Strathmore Park is home to roughly 5,934 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Strathmore Park scores 56 out of 100, with a safety score of 43/100 and 34% green space.
Schools: Strathmore Park has 32 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 $855K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: Strathmore Park has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 8.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Strathmore Park 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
- Safety43
- Amenities56
- Schools82
- Housing Affordability44
- Green space100
- Community33
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $855K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $120K/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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Strathmore Park?
- Strathmore Park is an eastern Wellington suburb, around 8 km southeast of the CBD. It sits on the eastern hills next to Wellington Airport, bordering Miramar, Seatoun and Maupuia.
- What is the Strathmore Park Shopping Centre?
- The Strathmore Park Shopping Centre on Strathmore Park Avenue is the local commercial hub, with a Four Square, takeaways, medical centre, pharmacy and the standard suburban services.
- How do I get from Wellington CBD to Strathmore Park?
- By car, around 15 to 20 minutes via the Mount Victoria Tunnel and Cobham Drive. Bus routes 2 and 24 run from the central city to Strathmore Park via Kilbirnie.
- What schools are in Strathmore Park?
- Strathmore Park School (state co-ed primary) and St Anthony's School (Catholic-integrated primary) are the main local schools. Older students typically attend Rongotai College or Wellington East Girls' College.
- Is Strathmore Park noisy from the airport?
- Yes. Wellington Airport's runway sits immediately west of Strathmore Park, and aircraft noise is a regular feature, particularly on the western streets. Locals adjust quickly; prices reflect the trade-off.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Strathmore Park
Schools in zone for Strathmore Park
Children living in Strathmore Park 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
Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1639 · decile 9
Wellington East Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1014 · decile 8
Evans Bay Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 337 · decile 7
Hutt International Boys' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 653 · decile 10
Kahurangi School
Full Primary · roll 259 · decile 3
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Strathmore Park. 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 Strathmore Park that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Scots College
Composite · roll 1171 · decile 10 · 0.7 km away
St Anthony's School (Seatoun)
Full Primary · roll 37 · decile 8 · 1.4 km away
Seatoun School
Full Primary · roll 367 · decile 9 · 1.7 km away
TKKM o Nga Mokopuna
Composite · roll 175 · decile 8 · 1.8 km away
Holy Cross School (Miramar)
Full Primary · roll 175 · decile 5 · 1.8 km away
Rongotai College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 719 · decile 4 · 2.0 km away
Miramar Central School
Contributing · roll 165 · decile 5 · 2.1 km away
Lyall Bay School
Contributing · roll 275 · decile 7 · 2.4 km away
Worser Bay School
Contributing · roll 109 · decile 9 · 2.4 km away
Houghton Valley School
Contributing · roll 201 · decile 7 · 2.6 km away
St Catherines College (Kilbirnie)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 208 · decile 6 · 2.8 km away
St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie)
Full Primary · roll 128 · decile 5 · 2.8 km away
St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 725 · decile 8 · 2.9 km away
Miramar North School
Contributing · roll 227 · decile 7 · 3.3 km away
Kilbirnie School
Contributing · roll 204 · decile 10 · 3.5 km away
Island Bay School
Contributing · roll 324 · decile 10 · 3.7 km away
South Wellington Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 335 · decile 5 · 3.7 km away
St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay)
Full Primary · roll 196 · decile 10 · 3.7 km away
Berhampore School
Contributing · roll 264 · decile 3 · 4.0 km away
St Annes School (Newtown)
Full Primary · roll 215 · decile 5 · 4.0 km away
Newtown School
Contributing · roll 310 · decile 4 · 4.1 km away
Hataitai School
Full Primary · roll 214 · decile 10 · 4.2 km away
Wellington College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1941 · decile 10 · 4.6 km away
St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria)
Full Primary · roll 136 · decile 10 · 4.7 km away
Owhiro Bay School
Contributing · roll 82 · decile 9 · 4.9 km away
Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School
Full Primary · roll 214 · decile 9 · 5.0 km away
Explore Strathmore Park
Things to do(5)
Atatürk Memorial
Rangitatau Historic Reserve
Ataturk Memorial Park
Monorgan Road Play Area
Strathmore Park
Parks & green spaces(4)
Rangitatau Historic Reserve
Ataturk Memorial Park
Monorgan Road Play Area
Strathmore Park
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Strathmore Park
Places to eat & drink(12)
Strathmore Cafe
The Strathmore Local
Mystic Kitchen
Sambal
Muthus South Indian & Malaysian
Strathmore Local
Strathmore Fish Shop
Hell Pizza
HELL Pizza Strathmore
Souvlaki At Acropolis
Spazio Italian Takeaway Strathmore parks
Strathmore Bakery and Cafe
Tradies & Services in Strathmore Park
Tradies & services(3)
Full House Builders Ltd
Peace of Mind Cleaning Services
Shine Auto Detailing
Shops in Strathmore Park
Shops(6)
Avenue 51
Broadway Motors Ltd
David & Maria's Flooring
Four Square
In The Shed
Raukawa Street Foodmarket
Beauty & Fitness in Strathmore Park
Beauty & fitness(1)
Karleto's Barbershop
Stay in Strathmore Park
Places to stay(1)
Studio 51 Bed and Breakfast
Strathmore Park Weather
Current conditions: 8.3°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20 | 15.02 | 42.07 | 11.97 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.31 | 15.04 | 128.47 | 9.93 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.74 | 13.38 | 70.07 | 9.72 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.68 | 12.32 | 88.2 | 8.34 |
| 🍂 May | 14.89 | 10.91 | 95.63 | 6.93 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.22 | 9.4 | 96.4 | 6.33 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.15 | 8.23 | 125.3 | 5.76 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.01 | 8.43 | 124.47 | 7.27 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.4 | 9.48 | 82.37 | 8.3 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.32 | 10.02 | 73.07 | 9.69 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.46 | 12.02 | 69.9 | 11.08 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.11 | 13.67 | 78.47 | 10.88 |
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