Living in Thorndon, Wellington

Monthly rent in NZD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Wellington dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $2,350/month — close to the city median, and mid-priced of the 7 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,700 - $3,100/month and three-bedrooms $3,400 - $3,900/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by walk, it sits about as central as most Wellington areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, among the higher-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the historic, prestigious, green tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Petone. For a shorter commute, see Wellington CBD.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Wellington Station Bus Interchange as the nearest rail stop, Hungarian Garden as nearby green space and New World as the nearest supermarket around the Thorndon reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Thorndon, Wellington?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Thorndon costs $2,200 - $2,500/month (second-hand contract) or $2,000 - $2,300/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,700 - $3,100/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,400 - $3,900/month.

Is Thorndon safe for expats?

Thorndon has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Thorndon to Wellington center?

The commute from Thorndon to Wellington city center takes approximately 10 minutes by walk.

What is Thorndon like to live in?

Historic and prestigious suburb. Heritage cottages, Botanic Gardens access, and close to Parliament. In our data it is tagged as historic, prestigious, green.