- Est. Median Value
- $860K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Safety Score
- 60/100
- Green Space
- 14%
- Current Weather
- 6.6°C
- Median Age
- 35 yrs
~65 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Avonhead
Avonhead is a western Christchurch suburb around 7 km from the central city, on the flat between Burnside and Russley near Christchurch Airport. It's a quiet, settled postwar suburb of brick-and-tile housing on standard quarter-acre sections, with a population of around 9,000 and the kind of low-drama character that suits a lot of Christchurch.
The Avonhead Mall on Withells Road is the local shopping anchor, smaller than Northlands but doing the job: a Pak'nSave, around 20 retailers, the Avonhead Pharmacy and the standard suburban services. The Avonhead Tavern and the attached One Good Horse Restaurant are the local hospitality hub, drawing diners from across the western suburbs for what's reliably one of Christchurch's better suburban pub meals.
Avonhead Park is the suburb's main green space, with the X-Golf Avonhead indoor golf simulator on Yaldhurst Road. The kind of indoor-golf-at-the-edge-of-the-suburb amenity that says "Christchurch in 2026" pretty clearly.
Avonhead School (state co-ed primary) handles the local primary catchment. Most secondary students attend Burnside High School (the giant up the road), Riccarton High or Christchurch Girls' High. The airport sits 3 km west.
Is Avonhead a good place to live?
Avonhead is home to roughly 9,930 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Avonhead scores 59 out of 100, with a safety score of 60/100 and 14% green space.
Schools: Avonhead has 47 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $860K, and weekly rent typically sits around $500.
Lifestyle: Avonhead has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 6.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Avonhead is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety60
- Amenities100
- Schools81
- Housing Affordability44
- Green space48
- Community22
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $860K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Median HH Income
- $102K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Avonhead?
- Avonhead is a western Christchurch suburb around 7 km from the central city, near the airport. It borders Burnside (east), Russley (west), Hornby (south) and Yaldhurst (further west).
- Where is the Avonhead Tavern?
- The Avonhead Tavern is on Withells Road, central Avonhead, attached to the One Good Horse Restaurant. A long-running suburban pub and restaurant, popular with locals and visitors from across the western Christchurch suburbs.
- What is Avonhead Park?
- Avonhead Park is the suburb's main green space, with sports fields, walking paths and a children's playground. Well-used by local schools and the wider community, particularly on weekends.
- Is Avonhead near the airport?
- Yes. Christchurch Airport is around 3 km west of Avonhead, an easy 5-minute drive. The proximity makes Avonhead a popular suburb for travellers and aviation industry workers, though the flight noise is a real feature.
- How do I get from central Christchurch to Avonhead?
- By car, around 12 to 18 minutes via Riccarton Road and Yaldhurst Road, or via Memorial Avenue. Bus services include the Yellow Line, running regularly from the central Bus Interchange.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Avonhead
Schools in zone for Avonhead
Children living in Avonhead have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Burnside High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2738 · decile 9
Villa Maria College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 835 · decile 9
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2123 · decile 3
Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara
Full Primary · roll 441 · decile 9
Our Lady of Victories
Full Primary · roll 251 · decile 6
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Avonhead. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Avonhead that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Avonhead School - Rakipaoa
Full Primary · roll 585 · decile 8 · 1.1 km away
Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School
Full Primary · roll 414 · decile 7 · 1.1 km away
Westburn Te Kura O Hereora
Full Primary · roll 450 · decile 10 · 1.1 km away
Christ The King School (Burnside)
Full Primary · roll 309 · decile 8 · 1.6 km away
Tuia Burnside Primary School
Contributing · roll 313 · decile 8 · 1.9 km away
Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 675 · decile 8 · 2.1 km away
Te Kāpehu Riccarton School
Full Primary · roll 353 · decile 3 · 2.1 km away
Ilam School
Contributing · roll 368 · decile 9 · 2.2 km away
Te Ara Maurea Roydvale School
Contributing · roll 282 · decile 9 · 2.3 km away
Riccarton High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1116 · decile 6 · 2.5 km away
Christchurch North College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 53 · 2.6 km away
Medbury Preparatory School
Full Primary · roll 372 · decile 10 · 2.6 km away
Tūora Fendalton School
Contributing · roll 405 · decile 10 · 2.7 km away
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 284 · decile 8 · 2.8 km away
Wairakei School (Christchurch)
Contributing · roll 201 · decile 10 · 2.9 km away
Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School
Contributing · roll 225 · decile 5 · 3.1 km away
St Teresa's School (Riccarton)
Full Primary · roll 168 · decile 6 · 3.2 km away
Christchurch Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1434 · decile 8 · 3.4 km away
Breens Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 277 · decile 9 · 3.4 km away
St Bernadette's School (Hornby)
Full Primary · roll 166 · decile 4 · 3.4 km away
Gilberthorpe School
Contributing · roll 225 · decile 2 · 3.5 km away
Hornby High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1024 · decile 3 · 3.6 km away
St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)
Full Primary · roll 169 · decile 7 · 3.7 km away
Harewood School
Contributing · roll 156 · decile 9 · 3.9 km away
Hornby Primary School
Contributing · roll 255 · decile 3 · 3.9 km away
Waimairi School
Contributing · roll 312 · decile 9 · 4.0 km away
Wharenui School
Full Primary · roll 393 · decile 3 · 4.0 km away
Cotswold Mātāhae School
Contributing · roll 537 · decile 8 · 4.3 km away
Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School
Contributing · roll 290 · decile 4 · 4.3 km away
Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1302 · decile 9 · 4.4 km away
Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu
Contributing · roll 165 · decile 3 · 4.4 km away
Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu
Contributing · roll 469 · 4.4 km away
Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha
Full Primary · roll 124 · decile 9 · 4.5 km away
Elmwood Normal School
Contributing · roll 527 · decile 10 · 4.6 km away
He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 536 · decile 10 · 4.6 km away
Papanui High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1444 · decile 7 · 4.7 km away
Emmanuel Christian School
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 287 · decile 8 · 4.7 km away
St Andrew's College (Christchurch)
Composite · roll 1640 · 4.8 km away
Rangi Ruru Girls' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 705 · decile 10 · 4.9 km away
Explore Avonhead
Things to do(17)
Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery
Toorak Reserve Playground
X Golf - Avonhead
Kyokushin Otautahi
Crosbie Park
Riccarton Softball Club
OMJ dance
Ferrier Park
Riccarton Knights Rugby League Club
Grassroots Club
Limit Zero
Burnside Squash Club
Burnside Bowling Club
Westgrove Park
Avonhead Park
FC Twenty 11 Kiosk and Changing Rooms
Avonhead Tennis Club
Parks & green spaces(5)
Toorak Reserve Playground
Crosbie Park
Ferrier Park
Westgrove Park
Avonhead Park
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Avonhead
Places to eat & drink(12)
Avonhead Tavern
One Good Horse
Black and White Coffee Cartel
Christchurch Veg Tiffin Service
The Avonhead Tavern
Smoochi Tea 茶悦坊
Afrilicious Bites
Kolo Pasifika Enterprise
Delicious Fusion Takeaway
Golden Spoon South Indian Eatery
Merrin Street Brewery Bar
Sushi Time
Tradies & Services in Avonhead
Tradies & services(11)
At a Snip Lawn and Property Services
B and J Building Services
Beth Ennor - Norwex Sales Consultant
Christchurch LAWN busters
Kelly Club Merrin
Lumicar care
Nova Systems Ltd
Rydan Homes
Shammy Shine
Smart movers & Handyman services
Summerset at Avonhead Retirement Village
Shops in Avonhead
Shops(10)
Bond Street Clothing
Countdown
E3 Curtains and Blinds
Fiji Kava
Green Stripes
Liquorland Avonhead
Mj My Jewelry Store
Sole Comfort
Spice Bazaar
Woolworths
Beauty & Fitness in Avonhead
Beauty & fitness(22)
Avonhead Tennis Club
Burnside Bowling Club
Burnside Squash Club
FC Twenty 11 Kiosk and Changing Rooms
Grassroots Club
Hush Hairstyling
Kay's Hair Studio
Kyokushin Otautahi
Limit Zero
Lovoir Beauty Salon & Day Spa
My Hair Lounge
OMJ dance
On Hair Salon
Pheonix Beauty Therapy
Riccarton Knights Rugby League Club
Riccarton Softball Club
Selene Beauty Therapy
The Dream Elegance Beauty
The Salon Collective
Vicki's Hair Studio
Vivo Hair Salon Avonhead
X Golf - Avonhead
Professional Services in Avonhead
Professional services(3)
Celine Gibson Celebrant
Le Comte Interior Design and Decor
Richbrothers photography
Avonhead Weather
Current conditions: 6.6°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.97 | 13.19 | 1.51 | 11.87 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.29 | 12.72 | 3.67 | 9.31 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.16 | 10.49 | 1.92 | 9.07 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.59 | 8.82 | 1.43 | 8.39 |
| 🍂 May | 14.79 | 5.97 | 1.54 | 6.39 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.26 | 4.91 | 1.82 | 5.46 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.07 | 3.32 | 4.1 | 5.78 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.57 | 3.52 | 1.66 | 7.47 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.91 | 5.55 | 1.78 | 8.74 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.71 | 6.71 | 1.8 | 10.37 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.65 | 9.76 | 2.46 | 11.39 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.88 | 12.09 | 1.92 | 10.64 |
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