St Johns is a peaceful eastern-bays Auckland suburb between Meadowbank and Glen Innes — established residential streets, the well-regarded Selwyn College zone, parks including the Pourewa Valley, and easy access to both Tāmaki Drive and the Eastern Line train.
Practical Information
| Location | Eastern bays Auckland, between Meadowbank and Glen Innes |
| Distance to CBD | ~9 km — about 18 min drive or 20 min train |
| Local board | Ōrākei Local Board |
| Standout features | Selwyn College zone, Pourewa Valley walkways, close to Tāmaki Drive |
| Transport | Meadowbank train station (Eastern Line); buses on St Johns Road |
| Character | Quiet established family residential |
About St Johns
St Johns is a quiet eastern-bays Auckland suburb — established residential streets with a mix of post-war bungalows, newer townhouses and pockets of more recent infill housing. The suburb sits between Meadowbank and Glen Innes, with Pourewa Creek and its surrounding green corridor giving St Johns substantial parkland. The position gives easy access to both the eastern bays beaches via Tāmaki Drive and the central city via the Eastern Line train at the adjacent Meadowbank station.
Pourewa Valley
The Pourewa Valley runs along St Johns’ southern edge — a regenerating native bush corridor along Pourewa Creek that’s part of the wider Auckland greenways network. Walking and cycling tracks run through the valley connecting St Johns with the surrounding suburbs. The Pourewa Centre at the valley combines native plant nurseries and community garden initiatives. The valley provides a quiet green spine through what’s otherwise a residential suburb.
Schools and Transport
St Johns falls within the Selwyn College secondary school zone on Kohimarama Road — one of the eastern-bays’ main state secondary schools. The local primary schools include St John’s Primary. Meadowbank train station on the Eastern Line is a short walk for many St Johns residents, giving 20-minute access to Britomart and easy connection to the eastern suburbs.
Where to Learn More
Selwyn College — local secondary school.
Ōrākei Local Board — local government area.
Auckland Transport — Eastern Line — Meadowbank train station info.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is St Johns?
Eastern bays Auckland between Meadowbank and Glen Innes. About 9 km from CBD.
What schools are in St Johns?
Selwyn College for secondary; St John’s Primary plus nearby zoned primaries.
What’s the Pourewa Valley?
Regenerating native bush corridor along Pourewa Creek on St Johns’ southern edge, with walking and cycling tracks.
How do I get there by train?
Meadowbank station on the Eastern Line — 20 min to Britomart.
For more eastern bays suburbs see Auckland Suburbs.
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