Hornby, New Zealand

Hornby
The Hornby Clocktower building in 2011, a landmark of the suburb prior to its demolition in 2014
Interactive map of Hornby
Coordinates: 43°33′S 172°32′E / 43.550°S 172.533°E / -43.550; 172.533
CountryNew Zealand
CityChristchurch
Local authorityChristchurch City Council
Electoral wardHornby
Community boardWaipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton
Area
 • Land1,199 ha (2,960 acres)
Population
 (June 2025)
 • Total
8,760
 • Density731/km2 (1,890/sq mi)
Hei Hei Sockburn
Islington
Hornby
Wigram
Prebbleton Aidanfield

Hornby is a residential and retail suburb at the western edge of Christchurch, New Zealand. The suburb is directly connected to other parts of Christchurch and the South Island by a number of main arterial routes, including State Highway 1 and the Christchurch Southern Motorway.