Least Dense in Wellington Region

Top 35 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Wellington Region

1 Solway 7/mi²

2 Carterton 10/mi²

3 Raumati Beach 13/mi²

4 Otaki 15/mi²

5 Avalon 23/mi²

6 Hataitai 23/mi²

7 Ngaio 24/mi²

8 Waterloo 25/mi²

9 Homedale 26/mi²

10 Masterton 28/mi²

11 Titahi Bay 28/mi²

12 Epuni 29/mi²

13 Taita 29/mi²

14 Island Bay 30/mi²

15 Mount Cook 31/mi²

16 Waikanae 32/mi²

17 Churton Park 35/mi²

18 Petone 35/mi²

19 Khandallah 36/mi²

20 Newlands 37/mi²

21 Cannons Creek 39/mi²

22 Tawa 40/mi²

23 Naenae 41/mi²

24 Newtown 42/mi²

25 Stokes Valley 45/mi²

26 Johnsonville 51/mi²

27 Whitby 51/mi²

28 Te Aro 61/mi²

29 Karori 64/mi²

30 Wainuiomata 85/mi²

31 Upper Hutt 227/mi²

32 Lower Hutt 779/mi²

33 Porirua 878/mi²

34 Wellington 2,228/mi²

35 Paraparaumu 2,706/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Wellington Region offer spacious living with more land per resident. Solway has just 7 people per square mile. These cities provide room to spread out with larger lot sizes and more open space.

Low-density cities typically feature more single-family homes with larger yards, easier parking, and less traffic congestion. They appeal to families seeking space, privacy, and access to nature without moving to a fully rural area.

While the spread-out nature of these cities means longer drives to amenities and greater reliance on personal vehicles, many residents value the trade-off for quieter neighborhoods and a more relaxed pace of life.

Did You Know?

1. In Solway, there are only 7 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 3,861,274 square feet of city space.
2. Low-density cities often have significantly lower housing costs due to more available land for development.
3. Many of the least dense cities are located in the western United States, where vast open spaces define the landscape.

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