Largest Cities in Wellington Region

Top 35 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · New Zealand · Wellington Region

Largest Cities — Wellington Region

1 Wellington 381,900

2 Lower Hutt 113,400

3 Porirua 61,800

4 Upper Hutt 47,500

5 Paraparaumu 29,900

6 Masterton 28,700

7 Wainuiomata 20,250

8 Karori 15,380

9 Te Aro 14,600

10 Waikanae 13,300

11 Whitby 12,230

12 Johnsonville 12,110

13 Stokes Valley 10,770

14 Carterton 10,300

15 Newtown 10,130

16 Naenae 9,720

17 Tawa 9,670

18 Cannons Creek 9,250

19 Newlands 8,880

20 Khandallah 8,640

21 Petone 8,370

22 Churton Park 8,290

23 Mount Cook 7,510

24 Solway 7,430

25 Island Bay 7,170

26 Taita 6,960

27 Epuni 6,940

28 Titahi Bay 6,810

29 Homedale 6,270

30 Otaki 6,086

31 Waterloo 5,950

32 Ngaio 5,660

33 Hataitai 5,620

34 Avalon 5,590

35 Raumati Beach 5,390

The largest cities in Wellington Region represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Wellington leads with a population of 381,900, followed by Lower Hutt and Porirua. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. G2 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Wellington's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. G2 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 634,500.

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