Neighbourhood guide
What's near Southshore
In Southshore, Christchurch, we found 6 categories of nearby amenities - schools, supermarkets, healthcare and public transport - each listed with its distance below.
The median rent for a 3-bedroom house in Southshore was $635 a week (period ending Aug 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
At a glance
- Nearest mapped Schools: Te Raekura Redcliffs School (1.3km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Early Childhood / Kindergartens: The James Street Pre-School (1.6km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Supermarkets: FreshChoice (2.5km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Pharmacies: Redcliffs Pharmacy (1.6km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Doctors / GPs: Mt Pleasant Medical Centre (2.2km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Hospitals: Richmond Fellowship - Union St Community (3.6km from the suburb centre).
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIEChristchurch - Belfast/Hoon Hay/Opawa/Southshore/Sumner · Aug 2026 · 93 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $620 | $568 | $635 | $620 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Southshore
Schools near Southshore
- Te Raekura Redcliffs School 1.3 km
- South New Brighton School 2.8 km
- Sumner School 2.9 km
- Mt Pleasant School 2.9 km
- Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) 3.1 km
- Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand 3.6 km
- Heathcote Valley School 4.6 km
- Nova Montessori School 4.6 km
- Tamariki School 4.6 km
- Ngutuawa School 4.8 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Southshore
- The James Street Pre-School 1.6 km
- Moa Kids Community Early Learning Centre Inc 1.7 km
- Kidsfirst Kindergartens The Bays 2.2 km
- Pebbles Montessori Sumner (0-3) 2.6 km
- South Brighton Playcentre 2.6 km
- Estuary Road Preschool 2.8 km
- Kidsfirst Kindergartens Sumner 2.9 km
- Kidsfirst Kindergartens South Brighton 3.1 km
- Pebbles Montessori Sumner (2-6) 3.2 km
- Ferrymead Preschool and Nursery 3.6 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Supermarkets near Southshore
- FreshChoice 2.5 km
- Woolworths 3.7 km
- Woolworths 4.9 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Pharmacies near Southshore
- Redcliffs Pharmacy 1.6 km
- Sumner Pharmacy 2.5 km
- Pharmacy @ Ferrymead 3.8 km
- Unichem 4.9 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Doctors / GPs near Southshore
- Mt Pleasant Medical Centre 2.2 km
- Sumner Health Centre 2.4 km
- Ferrymead Medical Centre 3.5 km
- Ferrymead Medical Centre 4.0 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Hospitals near Southshore
- Richmond Fellowship - Union St Community 3.6 km
Source: Health New Zealand facility code table (CC BY 4.0) (licence CC BY 4.0) . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
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Frequently asked questions about Southshore
What amenities are near Southshore?
Southshore has 6 categories of nearby amenities mapped, including schools, supermarkets, doctors, hospitals and public transport, each listed with its distance from the suburb centre.
What is the median rent for a 3-bedroom home in Southshore?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Southshore was $635 for the period ending Aug 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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