Neighbourhood guide
What's near Ponsonby
In Ponsonby, Auckland, 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 Ponsonby was $940 a week (period ending Apr 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
At a glance
- Nearest mapped Schools: Ponsonby Intermediate (286m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Early Childhood / Kindergartens: Ponsonby Kindergarten (169m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Supermarkets: Woolworths (728m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Pharmacies: Unichem (520m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Doctors / GPs: Doctors on Jervois (540m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Hospitals: Mercy Hospice (681m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Public Transport: All Saints Anglican Church (392m from the suburb centre).
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIEAuckland - Okura/Ponsonby/Stonefields/Westmere · Apr 2026 · 75 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $860 | $733 | $940 | $1250 | $950 |
| Apartment | - | $750 | - | - | $740 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Ponsonby
Schools near Ponsonby
- Ponsonby Intermediate 0.3 km
- Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay) 0.4 km
- St Paul's College (Ponsonby) 0.5 km
- Richmond Road School 0.6 km
- Bayfield School 0.8 km
- Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre 0.8 km
- St Mary's College (Ponsonby) 0.9 km
- Ponsonby Primary School 1.0 km
- Freemans Bay School 1.2 km
- Auckland Girls' Grammar School 1.4 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Ponsonby
- Ponsonby Kindergarten 0.2 km
- Tole Park Community Preschool 0.2 km
- The Learning Centre Ltd 0.3 km
- BestStart Ponsonby 0.4 km
- All Saints Early Learning Centre 0.4 km
- Ponsonby Montessori Kindergarten II 0.6 km
- Te Puna Reo o Ritimana 0.6 km
- A'oga Fa'a Samoa Incorporated 0.6 km
- Ponsonby Montessori Kindergarten 0.7 km
- BestStart Grey Lynn 0.8 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Supermarkets near Ponsonby
- Woolworths 0.7 km
- Woolworths 0.8 km
- Woolworths 1.2 km
- Woolworths 1.7 km
- Woolworths 2.2 km
- New World 2.3 km
- Woolworths 2.4 km
- Four Square 2.5 km
Source: OpenStreetMap open data. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Pharmacies near Ponsonby
- Unichem 0.5 km
- Herne Bay Pharmacy 0.7 km
- Home Pharmacy 0.9 km
- Auckland Central Pharmacy 0.9 km
- Freemans Bay Pharmacy 1.0 km
Source: public NZ health-facility data and OpenStreetMap. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Doctors / GPs near Ponsonby
- Doctors on Jervois 0.5 km
- Herne Bay Medical Centre 0.7 km
- Richmond Road Medical Centre 1.2 km
- Victoria Park Medical Suites 1.4 km
- Surrey Medical Centre 1.5 km
Source: public NZ health-facility data and OpenStreetMap. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Hospitals near Ponsonby
- Mercy Hospice 0.7 km
- Medically Managed Withdrawal Service 1.9 km
- Auckland City Hospital 2.6 km
- Auckland DHB X 3 Units - Mental Health 2.6 km
- Quay Park Surgical Ltd 3.0 km
Source: public NZ health-facility data and OpenStreetMap. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Public Transport near Ponsonby
- All Saints Anglican Church 0.4 km
- Pompallier Terrace 0.4 km
- Te Rimutahi 0.4 km
- Ponsonby Methodist Church 0.4 km
- Pompallier Terrace 0.4 km
- Summer Street 0.5 km
- Summer Street 0.5 km
- Richmond Road Shops 0.5 km
- St Paul's College 0.5 km
- Three Lamps 0.5 km
Source: published public-transport stop feeds. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
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Frequently asked questions about Ponsonby
What amenities are near Ponsonby?
Ponsonby 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 Ponsonby?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Ponsonby was $940 for the period ending Apr 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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