Elsdon
A small suburb just west of Porirua city centre, named after historian Elsdon Best. It's home to the Whittaker's chocolate factory and Porirua's largest industrial area, with a pocket of residential streets.
What's for sale in Elsdon
From my own record of every Elsdon property on Trade Me, checked 11 October 2026.
Homes by rating valuation (CV)
Bedrooms
Sections range from about 630 to 760 m².
How homes are being sold
A small market
Only 3 homes are for sale, and 2 came on in the last 30 days. Small numbers mean the figures can change quickly.
Recent Elsdon sales
- I haven't recorded an Elsdon sale with a known price since mid-September.
- With few homes in the suburb, sales are infrequent.
- Nearby Tītahi Bay and Takapūwāhia sales are a useful guide.
Life in Elsdon
903 people lived in Elsdon at the 2023 Census.
Schools
- Porirua School, a state primary (Years 1 to 6), founded in 1863.
- Mana College, in neighbouring Takapūwāhia, is the zoned secondary school.
Check school zones with each school before you buy.
Getting around
- Porirua Station and the city centre are next door.
- State Highway 59 is close by.
Work and industry
- Porirua's largest industrial area, including the Whittaker's chocolate factory.
Shops and services
- Porirua city centre is next door.
- Find local trades, cafés and services in my Porirua Business Directory.
Is Elsdon right for you?
An honest look at what Elsdon offers at each stage.
First home buyers
Worth a look. Homes here sit close to the city centre and train, with CVs around $600,000.
Upsizers
Limited. All the homes for sale have 3 bedrooms.
Downsizers
Close to the city centre and station, but no smaller homes are on the market right now.
What's changing in Elsdon
The plans and projects most likely to affect Elsdon.
Porirua's new District Plan rules are now treated as operative, except where they are under appeal. They set what can be built on each property.
What it could mean: some properties may have more development potential than before. Check your property's zone on the council's ePlan, or ask me.
Thinking of selling in Elsdon?
I track every Elsdon listing and sale. I'm happy to talk through what your home could sell for and how to stand out, whether you're moving next month or next year.
Talk to BlairAbout this data. Listing figures come from my own record of every Elsdon property on Trade Me, checked 11 October 2026. Sales figures are the Elsdon sales I've recorded since 11 September 2026 with a known price. Medians are used so a few very high or low prices don't skew the picture. Suburb facts are from Wikipedia and Porirua City Council. This is general information, not a valuation. Back to Porirua Property Intelligence.