Neighbourhood guide
What's near Kelson
In Kelson, Lower Hutt, we found 8 categories of nearby amenities - schools, supermarkets, healthcare and public transport - each listed with its distance below.
The median rent for a 3-bedroom house in Kelson was $650 a week (period ending Apr 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIELower Hutt - Days Bay/Eastbourne/Kelson/Korokoro/Woburn · Apr 2026 · 51 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $675 | $615 | $650 | $675 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Kelson
Schools near Kelson
- Kelson School 0.4 km
- Belmont School (Lower Hutt) 1.6 km
- Taita Central School 1.7 km
- Avalon Intermediate 1.8 km
- Maranatha Christian School 1.9 km
- Avalon School 2.0 km
- St Michael's School (Taita) 2.1 km
- Naenae College 2.1 km
- Naenae Intermediate 2.3 km
- Kimi Ora School 2.3 km
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Kelson
- Discovery Early Learning Centre 0.1 km
- Kelson Kindergarten 0.4 km
- Belmont Playcentre 1.3 km
- AoKids|Taita 1.6 km
- Taita Kindergarten 1.7 km
- Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Awa Kairangi 1.8 km
- Wonder Kids Lower Hutt 1.9 km
- Discovery Nursery and Cottage 2.0 km
- Discovery Preschool Ltd 2.0 km
- BestStart Taita 2.0 km
Supermarkets near Kelson
- PAK'nSAVE 3.6 km
- New World 3.8 km
- Woolworths 4.1 km
- New World 4.1 km
- Four Square 4.2 km
- Woolworths 4.4 km
- Yans Supermarket 3.5 km
- Commonsense 4.2 km
Pharmacies near Kelson
- Naenae Pharmacy 2.5 km
- After Hours Medical Centre 2.9 km
- 24 Hour Pharmacy and Emergency Doctors 3.1 km
- Connolly St Pharmacy 3.5 km
- Waterloo Pharmacy 4.2 km
Doctors / GPs near Kelson
- After Hours Medical Centre 2.9 km
- Ropata Health 3.1 km
- Affinity Medical Imaging 3.6 km
Hospitals near Kelson
- Boulcott Hospital 2.9 km
- Hutt Valley Hospital 3.0 km
Public Transport near Kelson
- Major Drive at Waipounamu Drive 0.2 km
- Major Drive opposite Waipounamu Drive 0.2 km
- Major Drive at Ilam Grove (near 187) 0.2 km
- Major Drive at Ilam Grove (near 194) 0.2 km
- Major Drive (near 135) 0.3 km
- Major Drive at Becks Close (near 207) 0.4 km
- Major Drive at Becks Close (near 216) 0.4 km
- Major Drive at Kelson School 0.4 km
- Major Drive at Invercargill Drive 0.5 km
- Kelson - Major Drive at Kaitangata Crescent 0.7 km
Airports near Kelson
- Belmont Airstrip 3.9 km
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Frequently asked questions about Kelson
What amenities are near Kelson?
Kelson has 8 categories of nearby amenities mapped, including schools, supermarkets, doctors, hospitals and public transport, each listed with its distance from the suburb centre.
What is the median rent for a 3-bedroom home in Kelson?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Kelson was $650 for the period ending Apr 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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