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Grafton

4/10 Family

3/10 Affordability

10/10 Commute

Banks & ATMs Bus stops & Routes Cafes & Bakeries Dairies & Convenience Dentists GPs & Medical centres Gyms & Pools Hospitals & Urgent care Intermediate schools Early childhood & Kindy Libraries Parks & Playgrounds Petrol stations Pharmacies Primary schools

An inner suburb between the CBD and Newmarket, home to Auckland Hospital and university campus.

Family 4/10

Affordability 3/10

Commute 10/10

Best for

Medical workers, students, and professionals wanting CBD proximity.

Not ideal for

Families needing space or affordable rent.

Rent

$450–$700 for apartments.

Car needed?

Very low. Walk to hospital, university, and CBD.

Getting around

Walking distance to CBD; buses on Grafton Road and Symonds Street.

Schools

University area; few family-oriented schools immediately.

Education

Early childhood & Kindy

Primary schools

Intermediate schools

Secondary / High schools

Healthcare

GPs & Medical centres

Pharmacies

Hospitals & Urgent care

Dentists

Shopping & Food

Supermarkets

Dairies & Convenience

Cafes & Bakeries

Restaurants & Takeaways

Recreation

Parks & Playgrounds

Libraries

Gyms & Pools

Services

Banks & ATMs

Petrol stations

Transport

Bus stops & Routes

Train stations

Commute to CBD

Rentals

Rentals on Trade Me

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