Neighbourhood guide
What's near Purau
In Purau, Diamond Harbour, we found 5 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 Purau was $600 a week (period ending Aug 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
At a glance
- Nearest mapped Schools: Diamond Harbour School (2.4km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Early Childhood / Kindergartens: Diamond Harbour Playcentre (1.8km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Supermarkets: Four Square (2.6km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Pharmacies: Lyttelton Pharmacy (4.9km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Doctors / GPs: Diamond Harbour Medical Centre (1.8km from the suburb centre).
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIEChristchurch - Christchurch Central/Diamond Harbour/Waltham · Aug 2026 · 447 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $490 | $540 | $600 | - | $500 |
| Apartment | $460 | $520 | $650 | - | $500 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Purau
Schools near Purau
- Diamond Harbour School 2.4 km
- Lyttelton Primary 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 Purau
- Diamond Harbour Playcentre 1.8 km
- Kidsfirst Kindergartens Diamond Harbour 2.4 km
- Busy C's Preschool Lyttelton 5.0 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Supermarkets near Purau
- Four Square 2.6 km
- FreshChoice 4.9 km
- Lyttleton Farmers Market 4.9 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Pharmacies near Purau
- Lyttelton Pharmacy 4.9 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Doctors / GPs near Purau
- Diamond Harbour Medical Centre 1.8 km
- Lyttelton Health Centre 4.8 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
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Frequently asked questions about Purau
What amenities are near Purau?
Purau has 5 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 Purau?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Purau was $600 for the period ending Aug 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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