Belmont, Wellington
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| Coordinates: 41°11′27″S 174°55′11″E / 41.19083°S 174.91972°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| City | Lower Hutt City |
| Local authority | Hutt City Council |
| Electoral ward | Western |
| Area | |
| • Land | 236 ha (580 acres) |
| Population (June 2025)[1] | |
• Total | 2,780 |
| • Density | 1,180/km2 (3,050/sq mi) |
Belmont, a suburb of Lower Hutt, to the north of Wellington in the North Island of New Zealand, lies on the west bank of the Hutt River, on State Highway 2 (SH 2), the Wellington-Hutt main road, and across the river from the centre of Lower Hutt.
It borders the Belmont Regional Park and features much native bush and scenic views.[citation needed] The Belmont Picnic Grounds were a popular venue for outings in the early 1900s. They were operated originally by Mr Kilminster (ca. 1911–1914),[2] then by Mr C. E. Clarke (ca. 1914–1919)[3] and finally by Mrs Eliza Presants, wife of Philip Robert Presants, ca. 1920–1932.[4][5]
The Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences has a kiosk substation in the area. The site has rocky or very stiff soil.[6]
Belmont railway station closed in 1954.
Demographics
[edit]Belmont
[edit]Belmont statistical area covers 2.36 km2 (0.91 sq mi).[7] It had an estimated population of 2,780 as of June 2025,[1] with a population density of 1,178 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2,346 | — |
| 2013 | 2,478 | +0.79% |
| 2018 | 2,691 | +1.66% |
| 2023 | 2,688 | −0.02% |
| Source: [8][9] | ||
| Kelson | ||
  Belmont  |
Avalon | |
| Tirohanga | Boulcott | Naenae |
Belmont had a population of 2,688 in the 2023 New Zealand census, a decrease of 3 people (−0.1%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 210 people (8.5%) since the 2013 census. There were 1,335 males, 1,332 females, and 21 people of other genders in 960 dwellings.[10] 4.2% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 40.3 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 504 people (18.8%) aged under 15 years, 399 (14.8%) aged 15 to 29, 1,347 (50.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 435 (16.2%) aged 65 or older.[8]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 77.3% European (Pākehā); 11.7% Māori; 4.0% Pasifika; 16.9% Asian; 2.2% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 3.3% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 96.7%, Māori by 2.3%, Samoan by 1.1%, and other languages by 20.0%. No language could be spoken by 1.6% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.4%. The percentage of people born overseas was 29.6, compared with 28.8% nationally.[8]
Religious affiliations were 31.7% Christian, 5.1% Hindu, 0.7% Islam, 0.6% Māori religious beliefs, 0.8% Buddhist, 0.6% New Age, 0.1% Jewish, and 1.6% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 53.7%, and 5.4% of people did not answer the census question.[8]
Of those at least 15 years old, 801 (36.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 1,062 (48.6%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 318 (14.6%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $59,700, compared with $41,500 nationally. 516 people (23.6%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 1,278 (58.5%) full-time, 303 (13.9%) part-time, and 36 (1.6%) unemployed.[8]
Belmont Park
[edit]Belmont Park statistical area covers 29.46 km2 (11.37 sq mi),[11] substantially overlapping with the regional park. It does not include the Lower Hutt suburb of Belmont. It had an estimated population of 350 as of June 2025, with a population density of 12 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 369 | — |
| 2013 | 336 | −1.33% |
| 2018 | 333 | −0.18% |
| 2023 | 342 | +0.53% |
| Source: [12][13] | ||
Belmont Park had a population of 342 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 9 people (2.7%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 6 people (1.8%) since the 2013 census. There were 177 males and 168 females in 132 dwellings.[14] 2.6% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 44.4 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 72 people (21.1%) aged under 15 years, 42 (12.3%) aged 15 to 29, 183 (53.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 48 (14.0%) aged 65 or older.[12]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 90.4% European (Pākehā); 5.3% Māori; 3.5% Pasifika; 6.1% Asian; 0.9% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 7.0% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 99.1%, Samoan by 0.9%, and other languages by 12.3%. No language could be spoken by 1.8% (e.g. too young to talk). The percentage of people born overseas was 21.1, compared with 28.8% nationally.[12]
Religious affiliations were 26.3% Christian, 3.5% Hindu, 0.9% Māori religious beliefs, and 0.9% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 64.0%, and 5.3% of people did not answer the census question.[12]
Of those at least 15 years old, 114 (42.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 123 (45.6%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 33 (12.2%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $59,900, compared with $41,500 nationally. 81 people (30.0%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 150 (55.6%) full-time, 45 (16.7%) part-time, and 9 (3.3%) unemployed.[12]
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Education
[edit]Belmont School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 6 students,[15][16] with a roll of 293 students as of March 2026.[17] It opened in 1965.[18]
An earlier school in Belmont, established by 1874,[19] was closed by the Wellington Education Board by 1878.[20]
Raphael House Rudolf Steiner School is located in nearby Tirohanga.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Subnational population estimates - Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ^ Evening Post, 19 Jan 1911, p. 8
- ^ Evening Post, 10 Nov 1914, p. 1
- ^ Evening Post, 11 Dec 1920, p. 6
- ^ Evening Post, 9 Apr 1932, p. 1
- ^ "GNS: Lower Hutt, NZ Belmont Substation". strongmotioncenter.org. Strong Motion Virtual Data Center.
- ^ "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 2 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ^ a b c d e "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Belmont (Lower Hutt City) (243600). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Belmont (Lower Hutt City) (243600). 2018 Census place summary: Belmont (Lower Hutt City)
- ^ "Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 2 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ^ a b c d e "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Belmont Park (243100). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Belmont Park (243100). 2018 Census place summary: Belmont Park
- ^ "Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Belmont School Official School Website". belmont-lowerhutt.school.nz.
- ^ "Belmont School Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
- ^ "Belmont School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- ^ "Belmont School (Lower Hutt, N.Z.)". National Library of New Zealand. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ^ "Local and General". The Evening Post. 2 October 1911.
- ^ "Conveyance of Children to School". The New Zealand Times. 3 May 1878.