Neighbourhood guide
What's near Kelvin Grove
In Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North, 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 Kelvin Grove was $600 a week (period ending Apr 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
At a glance
- Nearest mapped Schools: Cornerstone Christian School (578m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Early Childhood / Kindergartens: Cornerstone Christian Preschool (464m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Supermarkets: Woolworths (350m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Pharmacies: Unichem (2.3km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Doctors / GPs: Victoria Medical Centre (4.2km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Hospitals: Te Papaioea Birthing Centre (3.1km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Airports: Palmerston North Airport (3.4km from the suburb centre).
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIEPalmerston North - Aokautere/Fitzherbert/Kelvin Grove · Apr 2026 · 48 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $700 | $600 | $775 | $678 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Kelvin Grove
Schools near Kelvin Grove
- Cornerstone Christian School 0.6 km
- TKKM o Manawatu 0.7 km
- Roslyn School 1.8 km
- Whakarongo School 1.9 km
- Freyberg High School 2.6 km
- Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit 2.7 km
- Ross Intermediate 2.8 km
- Parkland School (P North) 2.9 km
- St Mary's School (P North) 3.0 km
- Terrace End School 3.1 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Kelvin Grove
- Cornerstone Christian Preschool 0.5 km
- Tiny Legends Early Learning Centre 0.5 km
- Kelvin Grove Kindergarten 0.5 km
- BestStart Kelvin Grove 1.1 km
- NatureSpace Early Learning 1.5 km
- Barnardos Early Learning Centre Palmerston North 1.9 km
- Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Āwhina 2.0 km
- Lalanga Moui Tongan Early Childhood Centre 2.0 km
- Busy Bees Terrace End 2.0 km
- Tui Early Learners Nestlings/Fledglings 2.2 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Supermarkets near Kelvin Grove
- Woolworths 0.4 km
- New World 3.6 km
- Woolworths 3.7 km
- Woolworths 4.8 km
- Woolworths 4.9 km
- Cook Street Mini Mart 4.5 km
Source: OpenStreetMap open data. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Pharmacies near Kelvin Grove
- Unichem 2.3 km
- Unichem 3.4 km
- Roses Unichem Pharmacy 3.6 km
- Life Pharmacy 4.7 km
Source: public NZ health-facility data and OpenStreetMap. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Doctors / GPs near Kelvin Grove
- Victoria Medical Centre 4.2 km
- Hokowhitu Medical Center 4.3 km
Source: public NZ health-facility data and OpenStreetMap. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Hospitals near Kelvin Grove
- Te Papaioea Birthing Centre 3.1 km
- Palmerston North Hospital 3.1 km
- Arohanui Hospice Service Trust 3.4 km
- Crest Hospital 4.4 km
Source: public NZ health-facility data and OpenStreetMap. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Airports near Kelvin Grove
- Palmerston North Airport 3.4 km
Source: OpenStreetMap open data. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
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Frequently asked questions about Kelvin Grove
What amenities are near Kelvin Grove?
Kelvin Grove 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 Kelvin Grove?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Kelvin Grove was $600 for the period ending Apr 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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