Profile of Grenada Village

Grenada Village is a residential suburb situated in the sloping northern hills of Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. It lies in a north/westerly position on the eastern side of the Northern Motorway, 2 kms north of Johnsonville, and 12 kms north of the central city.
Grenada Village is less than 10 minutes from the centre of both Wellington and Porirua cities and only 12 minutes from central Hutt Valley. It is 1 minute from the Paparangi shops and only 4 minutes from Johnsonville Mall and all the Johnsonville amenities - indoor swimming pool, library, churches, railway station, police station, fire station, supermarkets, accommodation, restaurants, service clubs, community centre etc. Grenada Village has a direct correlation and interchange with Johnsonville.
The suburb was initially established in the mid/late 1970's and currently has 340 homes with a population of approximately 1000 residents. Housing in the Village comprises of modern, well-maintained homes with a large proportion of houses only having been constructed in the last 15-20 years. The majority of properties are valued between $350,000 and $500,000. Real estate agents regard the suburb as being a desirable place to live and very good value for money. By lying in its mainly westerly position, the suburb enjoys all day sun and rural views. It is regularly described in advertisements as being 'sun drenched'.
Grenada Village is a quiet suburb and is regarded as providing a good, safe, friendly and respectable environment.
Residents interests are well covered by a proactive Community Association that promotes all aspects of Grenada Village, and works toward further improving the suburbs amenities and facilities.
Grenada Community Association Chairperson Bruce Patterson says,"Grenada Village is a nice area and a good place to live. It is unique and has its own identity. It is modern, clean and tidy, and extremely sunny. It has good facilities. Grenada Village has the desired qualities of a creditable suburb. It has substance. It has good citizens, and good citizenship should be the basis of any community and this is certainly displayed in Grenada Village."