Neighbourhood guide
What's near Blaketown
In Blaketown, Greymouth, 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 Blaketown was $500 a week (period ending Aug 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
At a glance
- Nearest mapped Schools: Blaketown School (219m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Early Childhood / Kindergartens: A to Z Preschool (93m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Supermarkets: New World (1.2km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Pharmacies: Unichem (1.3km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Hospitals: Richmond NZ - Greymouth (963m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Airports: Greymouth Airport (1.3km from the suburb centre).
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIEGrey - Greymouth/Karoro/Runanga · Aug 2026 · 30 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 3 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $478 | $500 | $500 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Blaketown
Schools near Blaketown
- Blaketown School 0.2 km
- Greymouth High School 1.3 km
- St Patrick's School (Greymouth) 1.4 km
- John Paul II High School 1.4 km
- Greymouth Main School 1.8 km
- Cobden School 1.8 km
- Karoro School 2.8 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Blaketown
- A to Z Preschool 0.1 km
- Active Explorers Shakespeare Street 1.3 km
- Kidsfirst Kindergartens Greymouth 1.3 km
- The Children's House Greymouth 1.4 km
- Active Explorers Nelson Street 1.8 km
- Kidsfirst Kindergartens Karoro 3.9 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Supermarkets near Blaketown
- New World 1.2 km
- Woolworths 1.6 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Pharmacies near Blaketown
- Unichem 1.3 km
- Mason's Pharmacy 1.3 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Hospitals near Blaketown
- Richmond NZ - Greymouth 1.0 km
- Te Nikau Grey Hospital Pharmacy 1.4 km
- West Coast DHB 1.4 km
- Te Nikau Colposcopy/Gynae/OPD 1.4 km
- Te Nikau Grey Hospital 1.4 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 Blaketown
- Greymouth Airport 1.3 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
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Frequently asked questions about Blaketown
What amenities are near Blaketown?
Blaketown 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 Blaketown?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Blaketown was $500 for the period ending Aug 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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