Categories in Lower Hutt
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Lower Hutt
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 941 | 25 years |
| Shopping | 536 | 33 years |
| Restaurants | 339 | 22 years |
| Shopping other | 276 | 29 years |
| Real estate | 270 | 25 years |
| Car repair | 234 | 26 years |
| Electronics stores | 229 | 33 years |
| Scientific and technical services | 196 | 29 years |
| Wholesale of machinery | 187 | 30 years |
| Construction of buildings | 180 | 25 years |
| Education | 168 | 42 years |
| Beauty salons | 160 | 20 years |
| Health and medical | 133 | 29 years |
| Clothing stores | 129 | 35 years |
| Cafes | 125 | 18 years |
Lower Hutt Facts
| Area | 14.6 km² |
| Population | 40,850 |
| Male Population | 19,543 (47.8%) |
| Female Population | 21,307 (52.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +24.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +12.5% |
| Median Age | 37.2 years (Male: 36.3, Female: 37.9) |
| Neighborhoods | Petone, Wainuiomata, Seaview, Alicetown, Naenae |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | New Zealand Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -41.21667, 174.91667 |
| Postal Codes | 5011, 5040, 5041, 5042 |
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Lower Hutt Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,879 | 33,881 | 36,306 | 38,557 | 40,850 |
| Population Density | 2,257.8 / km² | 2,326.6 / km² | 2,493.1 / km² | 2,647.7 / km² | 2,805.2 / km² |
Lower Hutt Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 6.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Hutt | +17.3% | +13.8% | +6.2% |
| Wellington Region | +49.2% | +32.7% | +16.7% |
| New Zealand | +47.1% | +33.3% | +17.4% |
Lower Hutt Median Age
Median Age: 37.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Hutt | 37.2 yrs | 37.9 yrs | 36.3 yrs |
| Wellington Region | 37.1 yrs | 37.9 yrs | 36.3 yrs |
| New Zealand | 37.9 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 36.9 yrs |
Lower Hutt Population Density
Population Density: 2,805 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Hutt | 40,850 | 14.6 km² | 2,805 / km² |
| Wellington Region | 502,252 | 15,941.2 km² | 31.5 / km² |
| New Zealand | 4.4 million | 270,103.3 km² | 16.3 / km² |
Lower Hutt Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1740 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Lower Hutt
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Lower Hutt
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Lower Hutt
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Lower Hutt
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Lower Hutt
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Lower Hutt CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Hutt | 385,997 tn | 9.45 tn | 26,506.2 tons/km² |
| Wellington Region | 2,397,451 tn | 4.77 tn | 150.4 tons/km² |
| New Zealand | 37,929,206 tn | 8.61 tn | 140.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 385,997 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.45 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 26,506.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | High (9) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/26/17 | 1:31 PM | 4.3 | 24.5 km | 33,750 m | 13km NW of Karori, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/17 | 6:56 PM | 4 | 16 km | 8,630 m | 4km SE of Upper Hutt, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 3/23/17 | 7:51 AM | 4.4 | 28.5 km | 59,520 m | 14km WSW of Paraparaumu, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 9/30/16 | 10:59 PM | 4.1 | 31.8 km | 49,570 m | 22km WNW of Porirua, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 6/21/16 | 9:05 AM | 4.6 | 21.9 km | 23,000 m | 21km SE of Wellington, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 10/22/15 | 9:44 AM | 4.6 | 15 km | 13,280 m | 9km SSE of Upper Hutt, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 9/1/12 | 4:10 PM | 4 | 23.5 km | 26,400 m | North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 7/11/12 | 10:54 PM | 3.8 | 12.4 km | 28,200 m | Cook Strait, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 5/5/12 | 11:33 PM | 4.1 | 26.4 km | 30,800 m | Cook Strait, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 4/8/12 | 8:42 AM | 3.8 | 30.8 km | 43,500 m | Cook Strait, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
Lower Hutt
Lower Hutt (Māori: Awakairangi) is a city in the Wellington Region of the North Island of New Zealand. It is administered by the Hutt City Council and is one of the four cities that constitute the Wellington metropolitan area. is New Zealand's seven..
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