Neighbourhood guide
What's near Avalon
In Avalon, Hamilton, 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 Avalon was $700 a week (period ending Aug 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
At a glance
- Nearest mapped Schools: Te Kōpuku High (258m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Early Childhood / Kindergartens: Early Years - Rotokauri LTD (336m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Supermarkets: New World (727m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Pharmacies: Chemist Warehouse (826m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Doctors / GPs: Tui Medical (1.1km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Hospitals: Progress to Health Hamilton Centre (3.4km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Public Transport: Hamilton Rotokauri Train Station 2 (1.1km from the suburb centre).
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIELower Hutt - Avalon/Boulcott/Epuni/Fairfield/Petone/Waiwhetu · Aug 2026 · 252 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $575 | $590 | $700 | $750 | $600 |
| Apartment | $410 | $540 | - | - | $520 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Avalon
Schools near Avalon
- Te Kōpuku High 0.3 km
- Ngā Taiātea Wharekura 1.1 km
- Pukete School 1.5 km
- Crawshaw School 1.8 km
- St Andrews Middle School 1.8 km
- St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) 1.8 km
- Hamilton North School 1.9 km
- Te Rapa School 2.1 km
- Vardon School 2.1 km
- Forest Lake School 2.4 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Avalon
- Early Years - Rotokauri LTD 0.3 km
- Play To Learn Early Learning Centre 0.5 km
- Sunshine Childcare Preschool 0.6 km
- Nurture and Bloom Early Learning Centre-Te Rapa 0.8 km
- BestStart St Andrews 0.9 km
- Mini Milestones Early Learning Centre 1.0 km
- Sunshine Childcare on Vickery 1.0 km
- Te Rapa Early Education Centre 1.1 km
- Busy Bees Te Rapa 1.1 km
- BestStart Sir Tristram Avenue 1.3 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Supermarkets near Avalon
- New World 0.7 km
- Woolworths 1.3 km
- FreshChoice 2.8 km
- Woolworths 4.0 km
- PAK'nSAVE 4.2 km
- Woolworths 4.4 km
- Woolworths 4.4 km
- Woolworths 4.5 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Pharmacies near Avalon
- Chemist Warehouse 0.8 km
- Vercoe Road Pharmacy 2.4 km
- West Hamilton Pharmacy 2.6 km
- Avalon Pharmacy 2.8 km
- Unichem 2.8 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Doctors / GPs near Avalon
- Tui Medical 1.1 km
- Pathlab Patient Services 1.1 km
- Hamilton Radiology 1.2 km
- Avalon Medical 2.8 km
- Flagstaff Medical Centre 2.8 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Hospitals near Avalon
- Progress to Health Hamilton Centre 3.4 km
- Adult Crisis Respite - Hamilton 3.9 km
- Christine Vorster - Psychologist 4.0 km
- Te Runanga - Nga Whare Tuhona 4.0 km
- Richmond Fellowship - Hamilton SIL 4.0 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 Avalon
- Hamilton Rotokauri Train Station 2 1.1 km
- Hamilton Rotokauri Train Station 1 1.1 km
- Hamilton Frankton Train Station 1 4.6 km
Source: published public-transport stop feeds . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Other suburbs in Hamilton
Frequently asked questions about Avalon
What amenities are near Avalon?
Avalon 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 Avalon?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Avalon was $700 for the period ending Aug 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
Is this neighbourhood guide free to use?
Yes. Browsing any suburb or city page is free and does not require an account.