Neighbourhood guide
What's near Avonhead
In Avonhead, Christchurch, we found 7 categories of nearby amenities - schools, supermarkets, healthcare and public transport - each listed with its distance below.
The median rent for a 3-bedroom house in Avonhead was $620 a week (period ending Aug 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
At a glance
- Nearest mapped Schools: Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara (656m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Early Childhood / Kindergartens: Kidsfirst Kindergartens Avonhead (490m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Supermarkets: Woolworths (543m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Pharmacies: Avonhead Pharmacy (566m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Doctors / GPs: Livingstone Health Medical Centre (1.3km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Hospitals: Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinsons Society of Canterbury (2.0km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Airports: Christchurch Airport (3.7km from the suburb centre).
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIEChristchurch - Avonhead/Cracroft/Ilam/Moncks Bay/Parklands · Aug 2026 · 168 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $620 | $545 | $620 | $760 | $610 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Avonhead
Schools near Avonhead
- Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara 0.7 km
- Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School 0.8 km
- Avonhead School - Rakipaoa 1.0 km
- Westburn Te Kura O Hereora 1.4 km
- Villa Maria College 1.7 km
- Christ The King School (Burnside) 1.9 km
- St Thomas of Canterbury College 2.0 km
- Burnside High School 2.1 km
- Te Kāpehu Riccarton School 2.1 km
- Tuia Burnside Primary School 2.2 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Avonhead
- Kidsfirst Kindergartens Avonhead 0.5 km
- Avonhead Early Edventurers 0.6 km
- Russley Playcentre 0.7 km
- Kidsfirst Kindergartens Hawthornden Road 1.0 km
- Annabel's Educare Avonhead Ltd 1.0 km
- Busy Bees Avonhead 1.2 km
- Ilam Early Learning Centre 1.3 km
- Kindercare Learning Centres - Avonhead (211) 1.3 km
- BestStart Riccarton Park 1.4 km
- Avonhead Playcentre 1.5 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Supermarkets near Avonhead
- Woolworths 0.5 km
- New World 1.7 km
- Woolworths 2.4 km
- New World 2.7 km
- Woolworths 2.9 km
- FreshChoice 2.9 km
- Woolworths 3.8 km
- PAK'nSAVE 3.8 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Pharmacies near Avonhead
- Avonhead Pharmacy 0.6 km
- Unichem 1.4 km
- Unichem 2.1 km
- Unichem 2.2 km
- Kiwi Pharmacy 2.4 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Doctors / GPs near Avonhead
- Livingstone Health Medical Centre 1.3 km
- WeCareNow 2.3 km
- UC Health Centre 2.4 km
- Kendal Medical Centre 2.5 km
- Burnside Medical Centre 2.9 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Hospitals near Avonhead
- Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinsons Society of Canterbury 2.0 km
- A Change For Better 2.2 km
- Mobile Medical 2.6 km
- Mobile Surgical Services 2.6 km
- Richmond NZ - Riccarton Rd 2.7 km
Source: Health New Zealand facility code table (CC BY 4.0) (licence CC BY 4.0) . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Airports near Avonhead
- Christchurch Airport 3.7 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
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Frequently asked questions about Avonhead
What amenities are near Avonhead?
Avonhead has 7 categories of nearby amenities mapped, including schools, supermarkets, doctors, hospitals and public transport, each listed with its distance from the suburb centre.
What is the median rent for a 3-bedroom home in Avonhead?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Avonhead was $620 for the period ending Aug 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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