Last updated October 2026
Belmont is a coastal North Shore suburb between Bayswater and Hauraki — a quieter residential area with strong family demographic, the well-regarded Belmont Primary and Belmont Intermediate schools, and walking access to Devonport and the Devonport peninsula.
Official Suburb Facts
- Population (2023 Census)
- About 3,710, about the same as 2018
- Land area
- 1.31 km²
- Location
- 5.3 km north-east of central Auckland
- Council
- Auckland Council
- Neighbouring suburbs
- Bayswater, Hauraki, Narrow Neck, Devonport
- Ward or local board
- Devonport-Takapuna Local Board
Who Lives in Belmont
About 3,710 residents in 1,360 households. From the 2023 Census, with the New Zealand figure alongside for comparison.
Schools in Belmont
Three schools sit inside the Belmont boundary. All have an enrolment zone, so check an address is in zone before you buy or rent.
Also zoned for Belmont
Zones change, so confirm with the school before relying on one.
Bin Day in Belmont
Auckland 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 Belmont
39 streets are in Belmont. Search any street in Auckland to see which suburb it is in.
Show all 39 streets in Belmont
- A
- Accessway
- Accessway
- Accessway
- Alamein Avenue
- B
- Bardia Street
- Bellcroft Place
- C
- Coronation Street
- Corrella Road
- Creamer Avenue
- E
- Egremont Street
- Elderwood Lane
- Evan Street
- Eversleigh Road
- F
- Fifeshire Street
- H
- Harrison Avenue
- Hillary Crescent
- K
- Keys Street
- L
- Lake Road
- Lowe Street
- M
- Mahinga Kai Way
- Maleme Avenue
- Moa Street
- Moana Avenue
- Montgomery Avenue
- N
- Nga Tutu Place
- Northboro Road
- Northumberland Avenue
- O
- Opua Street
- P
- Preston Avenue
- Preston Court
- R
- Rutherford Street
- S
- School Road
- Seacliffe Avenue
- T
- Te One Place
- Tui Street
- W
- Westwell Road
- Whetiko Way
- Williamson Avenue
- Winscombe Street
A long road is listed in each suburb it runs through.
Safety and Hazards
About the Auckland average for the number of people who live here. Another 3 reports were at shops and businesses.
Buses from Belmont
20 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 Belmont
Belmont is a quieter southern North Shore residential suburb — mature streets of older weatherboard and brick-...
Belmont is a quieter southern North Shore residential suburb — mature streets of older weatherboard and brick-and-tile houses with substantial gardens, plus newer townhouse and apartment developments closer to Lake Road. The Devonport peninsula’s amenities are easily walkable. Strong family demographic anchored by the well-regarded local schools.
Belmont Primary and Intermediate Schools
Belmont has two well-regarded state schools shaping its family demographic: Belmont Primary School (zoned) and...
Belmont has two well-regarded state schools shaping its family demographic: Belmont Primary School (zoned) and Belmont Intermediate School (zoned) — both consistently among the more sought-after North Shore primary and intermediate schools. The combined zoning makes Belmont an attractive option for families wanting in-zone access to these schools alongside the wider Takapuna Grammar (secondary) catchment that the suburb falls within.
Coastal Position
Belmont’s coastal foreshore on the inner harbour gives walking access to the beaches between Devonport and Tak...
Belmont’s coastal foreshore on the inner harbour gives walking access to the beaches between Devonport and Takapuna — Narrow Neck Beach is a short walk south, Takapuna Beach a short drive north. The combination of beach access, top schools and quieter character compared with busier neighbours makes Belmont consistently popular with North Shore families.
Near Belmont
Just outside Belmont, within 5 km of its centre, nearest first.
Places
Show 2 more places
Businesses
Where to Learn More
Belmont Primary School — local primary school.
Belmont Intermediate School — local intermediate school.
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board — local government area.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people live in Belmont?
About 3,710 people lived in Belmont at the 2023 Census, about the same as in 2018. See Who Lives in Belmont
What school zones cover Belmont?
The zones of Belmont School (Auckland), Belmont Intermediate and Takapuna Grammar School cover all of Belmont. Bayswater School and Hauraki School have zones covering part of it. Zones change, so check an address with the school. See Schools in Belmont
Which buses serve Belmont?
Routes 814 and 801, about every 30 min; route 805, about hourly; route 802, a few trips a day. There are 20 stops in the suburb. See Buses from Belmont
Is Belmont in a flood zone?
About 5% of the land in Belmont is in the council's mapped flood areas. Check a street on the council map before you buy. See Safety and Hazards
What suburbs border Belmont?
How far is Belmont from central Auckland?
About 5 km north-east of central Auckland, measured in a straight line.
What's the character?
Quiet coastal residential with strong family demographic and school zones.
Which beaches can I walk to from Belmont?
Narrow Neck Beach is a short walk south, and Takapuna Beach is a short drive north.
Which secondary school serves Belmont?
Belmont falls within the Takapuna Grammar School catchment for secondary schooling.
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Explore Auckland only lists suburbs officially recognised by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), and Belmont 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 Belmont: Stats NZ 2023 Census, CC BY 4.0. Figures are summed from the census areas inside the official Belmont boundary. Percentages are of the people or homes that answered each question; a figure is left out when fewer than 100 answered.
- Schools in Belmont: Ministry of Education school directory and enrolment zones (CC BY 4.0 and CC BY 3.0 NZ), October 2026.
- Streets in Belmont: 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); Auckland Council tsunami evacuation zones (2024) and flood plains.
- Buses from Belmont: Auckland Transport timetable data.
- Handy Facilities: Auckland Council park assets (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.