Hornby, New Zealand

Hornby Suburb The Hornby Clocktower building in 2011, a landmark of the suburb prior to its demolition in 2014 Coordinates: 43°33′S 172°32′E Country New Zealand City Christchurch Local authority Christchurch City Council Electoral ward Hornby Area  • Land 1,156 ha (2,857 acres) Population  (June 2022)  • Total 7,620 Hei Hei Sockburn Islington Hornby Wigram Prebbleton Aidanfield

Hornby is a major suburb of Christchurch and situated on the western edge of the city. It has two key arterial routes including State Highway 1 and Christchurch Southern Motorway. It was named after British flying squadron Geoffrey Hornby. It has two primary schools, one high school and two major shopping areas in the suburb.