Neighbourhood guide
What's near Elgin
In Elgin, Gisborne, 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 Elgin was $650 a week (period ending Apr 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIEGisborne - Elgin/Kaiti/Outer Kaiti/Te Hapara/Tolaga Bay · Apr 2026 · 84 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $600 | $480 | $650 | $615 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Elgin
Schools near Elgin
- Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou 0.2 km
- Elgin School 0.4 km
- Te Hapara School 1.1 km
- St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne) 1.2 km
- Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga 1.2 km
- Campion College 1.3 km
- Gisborne Girls' High School 1.4 km
- Gisborne Boys' High School 1.4 km
- Gisborne Intermediate 1.6 km
- TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui 1.8 km
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Elgin
- Waiapu Kids - Te Hapara Whanau Aroha 0.3 km
- Knox Street Kindergarten 0.5 km
- Whare Amai Puna Reo 0.5 km
- Te Kōhanga Reo o Tūraki Ao 0.6 km
- Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Pūtake Whakatupuranga 0.8 km
- Bizzy Bodz Early Learning Centre Gisborne 0.9 km
- Kidz Kindy Gisborne 1.0 km
- Stella Maris Te Aho Tāhuhu o Te Matauranga Katorika 1.2 km
- Busy Bees Wellington Street 1.5 km
- Victoria Early Learning Centre 1.5 km
Supermarkets near Elgin
- Woolworths 2.1 km
- PAK'nSAVE 2.5 km
- Four Square 3.7 km
Pharmacies near Elgin
- Gordon's Pharmacy 2.6 km
- Unichem 2.7 km
- Pharmacy Three Rivers 3.1 km
Doctors / GPs near Elgin
- 3.1 km
- Canopy Imaging 3.1 km
- Costal Radiology 3.2 km
Hospitals near Elgin
- Chelsea Hospital Trust 2.3 km
- Gisborne Hospital 2.4 km
Airports near Elgin
- Gisborne Airport 1.4 km
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Frequently asked questions about Elgin
What amenities are near Elgin?
Elgin 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 Elgin?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Elgin was $650 for the period ending Apr 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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