Belmont, Wellington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Belmont
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 Belmont
Location in New Zealand
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Local authority | Lower Hutt City |
| Electoral ward | Western |
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| • Land | 236 ha (583 acre) |
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| • Total | 2,950 |
Belmont is a suburb located in Lower Hutt, a city north of Wellington in the North Island of New Zealand. It sits on the west side of the Hutt River, right along State Highway 2 (SH 2). This highway is the main road connecting Wellington and Hutt. Belmont is also directly across the river from the main part of Lower Hutt city.
Belmont is known for its beautiful natural surroundings. It borders the Belmont Regional Park, which means there's lots of native bush (forest) and amazing views. In the early 1900s, the Belmont Picnic Grounds were a very popular spot for family outings and fun gatherings. Different people ran these grounds over the years, making them a special place for the community.
You can also find a special substation here for GNS Science, which is a New Zealand research institute. This site is chosen because the ground is very strong and rocky. The old Belmont Railway Station, New Zealand used to serve the area, but it closed down in 1954.
Who Lives in Belmont?
Belmont is a lively suburb with a growing population. The area covers about 2.36 square kilometers. As of June 2023, an estimated 2,950 people live here.
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In 2018, the census showed that 2,691 people lived in Belmont. This was an increase from previous years, meaning more people are choosing to call Belmont home. There were 936 households in total. The population was almost evenly split between males and females. The average age of people in Belmont was around 38.8 years old. About 18% of the residents were under 15 years old, and over half were between 30 and 64 years old.
Belmont is a diverse place. Most residents are of European descent (about 80.9%). However, there are also significant numbers of Māori (9.9%), Asian (13.8%), and Pasifika (3.6%) people. Many people living here were born overseas, adding to the rich mix of cultures.
When it comes to beliefs, about half of the people in Belmont said they had no religion. Around 34.4% identified as Christian. Smaller numbers followed other religions like Hindu, Muslim, and Buddhist.
Many adults in Belmont have a good education. About 33.9% of people aged 15 or older had a bachelor's degree or higher. The average income in Belmont was $48,000, which is higher than the national average. Most adults (about 59.4%) were employed full-time.
Belmont Park Area
There's also a larger area called Belmont Park, which covers about 29.46 square kilometers. This area mostly overlaps with the regional park itself and is different from the suburb of Belmont. It has a much smaller population, with an estimated 350 people living there as of June 2023. The people living in this park area also have a diverse background, with a majority of European descent and smaller groups of Māori, Asian, and Pasifika people.
Education in Belmont
Belmont has a local school for younger students.
- Belmont School is a public primary school. It teaches students from Year 1 to Year 6. As of 313 February 2024, it has 313 studentsFebruary 2024.
- The Raphael House Rudolf Steiner School is also nearby, located in the suburb of Tirohanga.
