Neighbourhood guide
What's near Whataupoko
In Whataupoko, Gisborne, we found 7 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 Whataupoko was $658 a week (period ending Aug 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
At a glance
- Nearest mapped Schools: Gisborne Central School (292m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Early Childhood / Kindergartens: Whataupoko Playcentre (267m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Supermarkets: PAK'nSAVE (1.3km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Pharmacies: Unichem (1.2km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Doctors / GPs: Costal Radiology (672m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Hospitals: Richmond Fellowship - Gisborne (802m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Airports: Gisborne Airport (4.9km from the suburb centre).
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIEGisborne - Lytton West/Okitu/Riverdale/Wainui/Whataupoko · Aug 2026 · 48 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $650 | $620 | $658 | $650 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Whataupoko
Schools near Whataupoko
- Gisborne Central School 0.3 km
- Turanganui-A-Kiwa Activity Centre 1.0 km
- Mangapapa School 1.5 km
- Te Wharau School (Gisborne) 1.6 km
- Tūranga Tangata Rite 1.6 km
- Ilminster Intermediate 1.8 km
- Gisborne Intermediate 2.0 km
- Gisborne Boys' High School 2.1 km
- Gisborne Girls' High School 2.2 km
- Gisborne Specialist School (Proposed opening date: 2028-01-01) 2.3 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Whataupoko
- Whataupoko Playcentre 0.3 km
- Pohutukawa 1 - Quality 0.7 km
- Barnardos Early Learning Awhi Tairāwhiti 0.8 km
- Gisborne Central Childcare and Education Centre 1.0 km
- Gisborne Community Early Education Centre Te Whare Tiaki Tamariki Inc 1.0 km
- Gisborne Montessori Preschool 1.2 km
- Manaaki Tamariki Childcare and Education Centre 1.2 km
- Te Kōhanga Reo o Iti Noa 1.3 km
- Rutene Road Kindergarten 1.3 km
- Mangapapa Kindergarten 1.6 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Supermarkets near Whataupoko
- PAK'nSAVE 1.3 km
- Woolworths 1.5 km
- Four Square 1.5 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Pharmacies near Whataupoko
- Unichem 1.2 km
- Gordon's Pharmacy 1.3 km
- Pharmacy Three Rivers 1.6 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Doctors / GPs near Whataupoko
- Costal Radiology 0.7 km
- Canopy Imaging 1.6 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Hospitals near Whataupoko
- Richmond Fellowship - Gisborne 0.8 km
- HNZ - PHR - TAIRĀWHITI 1.0 km
- Te Waharoa 1.2 km
- Te Awa 1.2 km
- Tairawhiti Mauria Te Pono Bridge 1.2 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 .
Airports near Whataupoko
- Gisborne Airport 4.9 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
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Frequently asked questions about Whataupoko
What amenities are near Whataupoko?
Whataupoko has 7 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 Whataupoko?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Whataupoko was $658 for the period ending Aug 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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