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Herne Bay

5/10 Family

2/10 Affordability

9/10 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

One of Auckland's most exclusive suburbs with harbourside villas and premium lifestyle.

Family 5/10

Affordability 2/10

Commute 9/10

Best for

High-income professionals wanting premium harbourside living.

Not ideal for

Anyone on a budget.

Rent

$1000–$1500+ for many homes.

Car needed?

Low. Walking distance to CBD and Ponsonby.

Getting around

Walking distance to CBD; near motorway on-ramp.

Schools

Nearby inner-city school options.

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

Nearby suburbs

Coxs Bay

A premium Auckland inner suburb next to Ponsonby.

Freemans Bay

An inner-city suburb between the CBD and Ponsonby with apartments, cafes, and harbour access.

Grey Lynn

A hip inner-west suburb with villas, cafes, and excellent walkability to CBD.

Ponsonby

A vibrant inner suburb with cafes, character villas, and excellent CBD access.

Saint Marys Bay

A tiny premium harbourside enclave between the CBD and Ponsonby.

Westmere

A small premium inner-west suburb with harbour views and character.

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