Neighbourhood guide
What's near Awapuni
In Awapuni, Palmerston North, we found 6 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 Awapuni was $578 a week (period ending Apr 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
At a glance
- Nearest mapped Schools: Awapuni School (P North) (237m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Early Childhood / Kindergartens: Montessori Educare Limited (531m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Supermarkets: Woolworths (723m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Pharmacies: Unichem (364m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Doctors / GPs: Awapuni Medical Centre (284m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Hospitals: Crest Hospital (3.5km from the suburb centre).
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIEPalmerston North - Ashhurst/Awapuni/Cloverlea/Milson · Apr 2026 · 123 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $590 | $500 | $578 | $745 | $580 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Awapuni
Schools near Awapuni
- Awapuni School (P North) 0.2 km
- Riverdale School (P North) 0.6 km
- Awatapu College 1.1 km
- West End School (P North) 1.1 km
- Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga 1.4 km
- Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) 1.5 km
- Takaro School 1.7 km
- Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi 1.7 km
- Palmerston North Adventist Christian School 2.2 km
- Palmerston North Intermediate 2.4 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Awapuni
- Montessori Educare Limited 0.5 km
- Little Monkeys Learning Centre 0.7 km
- West End Kindergarten 0.7 km
- Riverdale Kindergarten (PN) 0.9 km
- Lovely Lotus Childcare 1.0 km
- Te Reanga Childcare Centre 1.5 km
- Busy Bees Pioneer Highway 1.5 km
- Takaro Kindergarten 1.6 km
- Te Kōhanga Reo O Ngāti Hineaute Ki Rangitaane o Manawatū 1.6 km
- Lots of Hugs Childcare 2 1.7 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Supermarkets near Awapuni
- Woolworths 0.7 km
- New World 2.0 km
- PAK'nSAVE 2.6 km
- Woolworths 3.0 km
- Woolworths 3.0 km
- Woolworths 4.0 km
- New World 4.2 km
- New World 4.5 km
Source: OpenStreetMap open data. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Pharmacies near Awapuni
- Unichem 0.4 km
- Vaultier Pharmacy 1.6 km
- Life Pharmacy 3.0 km
- Roses Unichem Pharmacy 4.1 km
- Unichem 4.4 km
Source: public NZ health-facility data and OpenStreetMap. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Doctors / GPs near Awapuni
- Awapuni Medical Centre 0.3 km
- West End Medical Centre 1.1 km
- Victoria Medical Centre 3.6 km
- Hokowhitu Medical Center 4.1 km
Source: public NZ health-facility data and OpenStreetMap. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Hospitals near Awapuni
- Crest Hospital 3.5 km
- Te Papaioea Birthing Centre 4.8 km
- Arohanui Hospice Service Trust 4.8 km
- Palmerston North Hospital 4.9 km
Source: public NZ health-facility data and OpenStreetMap. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
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Frequently asked questions about Awapuni
What amenities are near Awapuni?
Awapuni has 6 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 Awapuni?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Awapuni was $578 for the period ending Apr 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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