Last updated October 2026
Strathmore Park is a residential suburb at the southern end of the Miramar Peninsula in Wellington, New Zealand. It lies east of Wellington Airport and south of central Miramar.
The suburb features a low-key, family-oriented character with housing that is generally more affordable than in neighbouring Seatoun or central Miramar. Many properties enjoy proximity to coastal walking routes along the peninsula’s eastern edge. Aircraft noise from the adjacent airport is a notable aspect of daily life here.
Official Suburb Facts
- Population (2023 Census)
- About 3,650, down 3% since 2018
- Land area
- 1.94 km²
- Location
- 6.3 km south-east of central Wellington
- Council
- Wellington City Council
- Neighbouring suburbs
- Breaker Bay, Miramar, Moa Point, Rongotai, Seatoun
- Ward or local board
- Motukairangi/Eastern General Ward (Wellington City Council)
- Main shopping
- Central Miramar and Kilbirnie, nearby
- Nearby landmarks
- Seatoun Tunnel, Wellington Airport, Breaker Bay
Who Lives in Strathmore Park
About 3,650 residents in 1,270 households. From the 2023 Census, with the New Zealand figure alongside for comparison.
Schools in Strathmore Park
Two schools sit inside the Strathmore Park boundary. Some have an enrolment zone, so check an address is in zone before you buy or rent.
Also zoned for Strathmore Park
Show all 4 zoned schools
Zones change, so confirm with the school before relying on one.
Bin Day in Strathmore Park
Wellington City Council sets collection days street by street. Look up your address to get your day and which bins go out.
Find your bin day and what goes in each binStreets in Strathmore Park
39 streets are in Strathmore Park. Search any street in Wellington to see which suburb it is in.
Show all 39 streets in Strathmore Park
- A
- Accessway
- Accessway
- Accessway
- Accessway
- Accessway
- Ahuriri Street
- B
- Beacon Hill Road
- Bentinck Avenue
- Birkhall Grove
- Bowes Crescent
- Broadway
- Bunker Way
- Bury Grove
- C
- Cavendish Square
- Cherry Grove
- E
- Elphinstone Avenue
- G
- Glamis Avenue
- K
- Kastos Way
- Kekerenga Street
- Kinghorne Street
- L
- Leveson Street
- Lyons Crescent
- M
- Mitika Way
- Monorgan Road
- N
- Ngatiapa Street
- Nuku Street
- P
- Paratu Way
- R
- Rahui Street
- Raukawa Street
- S
- Service Lane
- Sidlaw Street
- Signallers Grove
- Strathmore Avenue
- Streatlam Crescent
- T
- Taiaroa Street
- Tannadyce Street
- Tukanae Street
- W
- Walden Street
- Wharekauri Street
A long road is listed in each suburb it runs through.
Safety and Hazards
Lower than the Wellington average for the number of people who live here. Another 14 reports were at shops and businesses.
Buses from Strathmore Park
41 bus stops inside the suburb.
Typical weekday daytime frequency.
Handy Facilities
Weather and Rent at a Glance
Weather is city-wide; rent is for this suburb.
About Strathmore Park
Strathmore Park occupies the southern portion of the Miramar Peninsula.
Strathmore Park occupies the southern portion of the Miramar Peninsula. The suburb developed as a practical residential area.
The suburb’s position next to the airport means aircraft movements are a regular feature. This proximity contributes to relatively affordable housing compared with Seatoun and central Miramar. Many homes sit on streets that provide easy access to coastal paths along the peninsula’s eastern side.
Strathmore Park maintains a low-profile residential feel distinct from busier parts of the peninsula. Local streets support everyday family living, while broader retail and services are accessed in central Miramar or Kilbirnie.
Location and Boundaries
Strathmore Park sits at the southern end of the Miramar Peninsula.
Strathmore Park sits at the southern end of the Miramar Peninsula. The suburb is one of the smaller residential areas on the peninsula.
Character and Lifestyle
Residents describe a quiet, family-oriented environment.
Residents describe a quiet, family-oriented environment. Housing consists primarily of standalone family homes. The airport adjacency brings aircraft noise, which is offset by more affordable property prices relative to Seatoun and central Miramar. Coastal walking routes along the eastern edge of the peninsula are accessible from the suburb.
Access and Transport
The Seatoun Tunnel, constructed in 1907 and measuring 144 metres in length, provides a direct road link between Strathmore Park and Seatoun.
The Seatoun Tunnel, constructed in 1907 and measuring 144 metres in length, provides a direct road link between Strathmore Park and Seatoun. Buses serve the area via Miramar or Kilbirnie routes. Drivers typically reach the suburb through the Mount Victoria Tunnel and Miramar’s main roads.
Amenities and Services
Strathmore Park offers basic local amenities including a community school.
Strathmore Park offers basic local amenities including a community school. Kahurangi School serves the area following the 2012 merger of earlier schools. Residents rely on central Miramar or Kilbirnie for wider retail and services. Small play areas and green spaces support local recreation.
Coastal Access and Nearby Features
Coastal walking paths run along the Miramar Peninsula’s rugged eastern edge near Strathmore Park.
Coastal walking paths run along the Miramar Peninsula’s rugged eastern edge near Strathmore Park. The Seatoun Tunnel gives convenient access to Seatoun beach. Breaker Bay lies immediately south on the exposed southern coastline.
Near Strathmore Park
Just outside Strathmore Park, within 5 km of its centre, nearest first.
Places
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Businesses
Where to Learn More
Wikipedia — Strathmore Park: Overview of suburb location, history and boundaries.
Stats NZ — Strathmore (Wellington City): Official census population and demographic data.
Wellington City Council GIS: Interactive maps showing suburb boundaries and planning layers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people live in Strathmore Park?
About 3,650 people lived in Strathmore Park at the 2023 Census, down 3% since 2018. See Who Lives in Strathmore Park
What school zones cover Strathmore Park?
The zones of Kahurangi School, Evans Bay Intermediate, St Oran's College, Wellington East Girls' College and Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre cover all of Strathmore Park. Zones change, so check an address with the school. See Schools in Strathmore Park
Which buses serve Strathmore Park?
Routes 2 and 4, about every 15 min; routes 30x, 14 and 21, a few trips a day. There are 41 stops in the suburb. See Buses from Strathmore Park
Is Strathmore Park in a tsunami or flood zone?
About 20% of Strathmore Park is inside the tsunami evacuation zone, and about 14% of its land is in the council's mapped flood areas. A long or strong earthquake means move to high ground or inland straight away. Check a street on the council flood map before you buy. See Safety and Hazards
Are dogs allowed in Strathmore Park?
Eastern Walkway / Rangitatau Reserve: off leash. Tukanae Street Reserve: off leash. See every dog park and walk in Wellington.
What suburbs border Strathmore Park?
Is Strathmore Park near the airport?
Yes — Wellington Airport adjoins the western boundary of the suburb. Aircraft noise is a consideration for residents.
What is the housing like?
Primarily family residential housing at relatively affordable prices compared to neighbouring Seatoun and central Miramar.
Is there coastal access from Strathmore Park?
Yes — coastal walking routes run along the Miramar Peninsula's eastern edge near Strathmore Park, and the Seatoun Tunnel provides access to Seatoun beach.
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Explore Wellington only lists suburbs officially recognised by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), and Strathmore Park is one of them. Suburb boundary: LINZ, CC BY 4.0.
Sources and data notes 8
- Official Suburb Facts: Boundary, area and neighbours: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. Population: Stats NZ 2023 Census usually resident population, CC BY 4.0, summed from the statistical areas inside the boundary.
- Who Lives in Strathmore Park: Stats NZ 2023 Census, CC BY 4.0. Figures are summed from the census areas inside the official Strathmore Park boundary. Percentages are of the people or homes that answered each question; a figure is left out when fewer than 100 answered.
- Schools in Strathmore Park: Ministry of Education school directory and enrolment zones (CC BY 4.0 and CC BY 3.0 NZ), October 2026.
- Streets in Strathmore Park: LINZ NZ Addresses road data, CC BY 4.0.
- Safety and Hazards: NZ Police victimisation data, CC BY 4.0, September 2025 to August 2026 (crimes inside homes are only published for burglary); Greater Wellington tsunami evacuation zones; Wellington City District Plan 2024 flood hazard overlays; Greater Wellington 1% AEP flood hazard extents; Porirua flood hazard layers (Wellington Water).
- Buses from Strathmore Park: Metlink timetable data, CC BY 4.0.
- Handy Facilities: Wellington City Council public toilets; NZTA EVRoam charging sites.
- Weather and Rent at a Glance: NIWA climate averages 1991-2020 (via Figure.NZ); Tenancy Services rental bond data (new bonds in the suburb’s Stats NZ areas), July 2025 to June 2026, CC BY 3.0 NZ.