Neighbourhood guide
What's near Ōwhiro Bay
In Ōwhiro Bay, Wellington, we found 8 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 Ōwhiro Bay was $695 a week (period ending Aug 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
At a glance
- Nearest mapped Schools: Owhiro Bay School (248m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Early Childhood / Kindergartens: Owhiro Bay Kindergarten (200m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Supermarkets: New World (1.3km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Pharmacies: Unichem (1.4km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Doctors / GPs: Island Bay Medical Centre (1.4km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Hospitals: Wakefield Hospital (3.1km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Public Transport: Happy Valley Road (near 85) (school stop) (190m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Airports: Wellington Airport (4.4km from the suburb centre).
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIEWellington - Brooklyn/Miramar/Owhiro Bay/Wadestown/Woodridge · Aug 2026 · 144 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $675 | $595 | $695 | $875 | $685 |
| Apartment | - | $550 | - | - | $550 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Ōwhiro Bay
Schools near Ōwhiro Bay
- Owhiro Bay School 0.2 km
- St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay) 1.4 km
- Island Bay School 1.5 km
- Berhampore School 2.4 km
- Houghton Valley School 2.6 km
- Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School 2.7 km
- South Wellington Intermediate 3.0 km
- Lyall Bay School 3.4 km
- Newtown School 3.7 km
- St Annes School (Newtown) 3.7 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Ōwhiro Bay
- Owhiro Bay Kindergarten 0.2 km
- Island Bay Playcentre 1.3 km
- Curious Minds Early Learning Island Bay 1.4 km
- Capital Montessori School 1.5 km
- Island Bay Kindergarten 1.6 km
- South Wellington Montessori School 2.3 km
- Berhampore Kindergarten 2.5 km
- Houghton Valley Playcentre 2.6 km
- Te Punanga O Te Reo Kuki Airani 2.7 km
- The Park Early Learning Centre 3.1 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Supermarkets near Ōwhiro Bay
- New World 1.3 km
- Woolworths 3.8 km
- Woolworths 3.9 km
- PAK'nSAVE 3.9 km
- FreshChoice 5.0 km
- The Asian Food Market 3.3 km
- Moshim's Discount Warehouse 3.5 km
- Mediterranean Food Warehouse 3.5 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Pharmacies near Ōwhiro Bay
- Unichem 1.4 km
- Unichem 3.3 km
- Castles Pharmacy 3.5 km
- Brooklyn Pharmacy 3.8 km
- Chemist Warehouse 3.9 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Doctors / GPs near Ōwhiro Bay
- Island Bay Medical Centre 1.4 km
- Newtown Union Health Service 3.6 km
- Brooklyn Central Health 3.9 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Hospitals near Ōwhiro Bay
- Wakefield Hospital 3.1 km
- Wakefield Hospital Pharmacy 3.1 km
- The Phobic Trust Newtown Support Services 3.4 km
- Southern Cross Hospital Wellington 3.7 km
- Mary Potter Hospice 3.8 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 .
Public Transport near Ōwhiro Bay
- Happy Valley Road (near 85) (school stop) 0.2 km
- Happy Valley Road opposite Owhiro Bay School (school stop) 0.2 km
- Happy Valley Road near Owhiro Bay School (school stop) 0.2 km
- Happy Valley Road (near 88) (school stop) 0.2 km
- Happy Valley Road (near 71) (school stop) 0.2 km
- Happy Valley Road (near 70) (school stop) 0.2 km
- Happy Valley Road (near 137) (school stop) 0.3 km
- Happy Valley Road (near 31) (school stop) 0.4 km
- Happy Valley Road (near 30) (school stop) 0.4 km
- Happy Valley Road (near 163) (school stop) 0.4 km
Source: published public-transport stop feeds . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Airports near Ōwhiro Bay
- Wellington Airport 4.4 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
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Frequently asked questions about Ōwhiro Bay
What amenities are near Ōwhiro Bay?
Ōwhiro Bay has 8 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 Ōwhiro Bay?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Ōwhiro Bay was $695 for the period ending Aug 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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