Neighbourhood guide
What's near Kensington
In Kensington, Whangārei, 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 Kensington was $500 a week (period ending Jun 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIETimaru - Kensington/Maori Hill/Pleasant Point/Seaview/Waimataitai · Jun 2026 · 57 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $430 | $455 | $500 | $455 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Kensington
Schools near Kensington
- St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) 0.6 km
- Whau Valley School 0.8 km
- Whangārei Girls' High School 0.8 km
- Whangārei Boys' High School 1.1 km
- Te Kura O Otangarei 1.2 km
- Whangarei School 1.3 km
- Whangarei Adventist Christian School 1.6 km
- Whangarei Intermediate 1.8 km
- Tikipunga Primary School 2.3 km
- Te Kamo Intermediate School 2.4 km
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Kensington
- St John's Progressive Childcare 0.1 km
- BestStart Kensington Crossing 0.2 km
- Mairtown Free Kindergarten 0.3 km
- Awhi Early Learning Centre 0.5 km
- Giggles Learning Centre 0.6 km
- Seeds and Sprouts Childcare Ltd 0.6 km
- Kensington Educare 0.7 km
- Busy Bees Whau Valley 0.8 km
- Hātea Early Learning Centre 0.9 km
- Little Geckos Childcare Centre 1.0 km
Supermarkets near Kensington
- Woolworths 0.9 km
- New World 1.1 km
- PAK'nSAVE 2.2 km
- Woolworths 2.5 km
- Woolworths 2.8 km
- Eko 2.1 km
- Binn Inn 2.1 km
- Coinsaver 2.5 km
Pharmacies near Kensington
- Kensington Pharmacy 0.3 km
- Life Pharmacy 2.1 km
- Unichem 2.5 km
- Chemist Warehouse 2.9 km
- Maunu Pharmacy 3.4 km
Doctors / GPs near Kensington
- Prime Care Medical Centre 0.3 km
- Central Family Health Centre 1.6 km
- Paramount Medical Center 2.6 km
- Widdowson Sprague Doctors 3.1 km
- Raumanga Medical Centre 4.3 km
Hospitals near Kensington
- Kensington Hospital 0.3 km
- He Manu Pae 3.4 km
- Whangarei Hospital 3.4 km
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Frequently asked questions about Kensington
What amenities are near Kensington?
Kensington 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 Kensington?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Kensington was $500 for the period ending Jun 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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