Most Educated in Wellington Region

Top 35 cities ranked by most educated

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Most Educated — Wellington Region

1 Epuni 35.0%

2 Newlands 35.0%

3 Khandallah 35.0%

4 Petone 35.0%

5 Churton Park 35.0%

6 Mount Cook 35.0%

7 Solway 35.0%

8 Island Bay 35.0%

9 Taita 35.0%

10 Cannons Creek 35.0%

11 Titahi Bay 35.0%

12 Homedale 35.0%

13 Otaki 35.0%

14 Waterloo 35.0%

15 Ngaio 35.0%

16 Hataitai 35.0%

17 Avalon 35.0%

18 Raumati Beach 35.0%

19 Waikanae 35.0%

20 Lower Hutt 35.0%

21 Porirua 35.0%

22 Upper Hutt 35.0%

23 Paraparaumu 35.0%

24 Masterton 35.0%

25 Wainuiomata 35.0%

26 Karori 35.0%

27 Te Aro 35.0%

28 Wellington 35.0%

29 Whitby 35.0%

30 Johnsonville 35.0%

31 Stokes Valley 35.0%

32 Carterton 35.0%

33 Newtown 35.0%

34 Naenae 35.0%

35 Tawa 35.0%

The most educated cities in Wellington Region have the highest percentages of residents with bachelor's degrees or higher. Epuni leads with 35.0% of residents holding a bachelor's degree.

High education levels typically correlate with higher incomes, lower unemployment, better health outcomes, and more civic engagement. These cities often host or are adjacent to major universities and research institutions that drive both education and economic development.

Highly educated communities tend to attract knowledge-based industries and employers in technology, healthcare, finance, and professional services, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of educational attainment and economic opportunity.

Did You Know?

1. In Epuni, 35.0% of residents have a bachelor's degree — more than double the national average of about 33%.
2. Cities near major research universities consistently rank among the most educated in the country.
3. Higher education rates correlate with higher incomes, lower crime, and better health outcomes across communities.

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