Neighbourhood guide
What's near Paroa
In Paroa, Greymouth, 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 Paroa was $500 a week (period ending Aug 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
At a glance
- Nearest mapped Schools: Paroa School (Greymouth) (918m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Early Childhood / Kindergartens: Paroa Playcentre (970m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Supermarkets: New World (4.9km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Hospitals: Te Nikau Colposcopy/Gynae/OPD (4.6km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Airports: Greymouth Airport (4.7km 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 Paroa
Schools near Paroa
- Paroa School (Greymouth) 0.9 km
- Karoro School 3.2 km
- Greymouth Main School 4.4 km
- Greymouth High 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 Paroa
- Paroa Playcentre 1.0 km
- Wild Places Education 1.0 km
- Kidsfirst Kindergartens Karoro 2.1 km
- Active Explorers Nelson Street 4.3 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Supermarkets near Paroa
- New World 4.9 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Hospitals near Paroa
- Te Nikau Colposcopy/Gynae/OPD 4.6 km
- Te Nikau Grey Hospital 4.6 km
- Te Nikau Grey Hospital Pharmacy 4.6 km
- West Coast DHB 4.6 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 .
Airports near Paroa
- Greymouth Airport 4.7 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
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Frequently asked questions about Paroa
What amenities are near Paroa?
Paroa 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 Paroa?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Paroa was $500 for the period ending Aug 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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