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Lower Hutt
City in Wellington, New Zealand
Overview
Lower Hutt is a riverside city just north of Wellington, blending urban convenience with stunning natural surroundings like parks, beaches, and walking trails. The city is well-known for its lively suburbs, strong community spirit, and rich Māori and settler history. Lower Hutt offers a laid-back lifestyle, excellent amenities, and quick access to both city and nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Wellington
Population
110,700
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-41.22°, 174.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,965
Local Cost
$1,925
Local Income
$2,550
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
12.6°C
Summer Avg
16.0°C
Winter Avg
9.3°C
Record High
27.2°C
Record Low
2.2°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
910 mm
Internet Speed
377 Mbps
Upload
190 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
61
Coworking
1
Cafes
21
Nightlife
5
Parks
34
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WLG
Distance
15 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 34 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.
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