Neighbourhood guide
What's near Kensington
In Kensington, Timaru, 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 Kensington was $590 a week (period ending Aug 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
At a glance
- Nearest mapped Schools: Timaru South School (379m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Early Childhood / Kindergartens: Hanan Free Kindergarten (695m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Supermarkets: Woolworths (1.1km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Doctors / GPs: Timaru Medical Centre (916m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Hospitals: South Canterbury DHB Outpatients (677m from the suburb centre).
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIEWhangarei - Kensington/Ngunguru/Raumanga/Whau Valley · Aug 2026 · 108 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $476 | $500 | $590 | $505 |
| Apartment | - | $568 | - | $560 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Kensington
Schools near Kensington
- Timaru South School 0.4 km
- Timaru Girls' High School 0.8 km
- Roncalli College 1.0 km
- Sacred Heart School (Timaru) 1.1 km
- Timaru Christian School 1.9 km
- Timaru Boys' High School 2.0 km
- Bluestone School 2.3 km
- Waimataitai School 2.8 km
- Craighead Diocesan School 3.2 km
- Highfield School 3.7 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Kensington
- Hanan Free Kindergarten 0.7 km
- Creative Corner Early Learning Centre 0.8 km
- Parkside Grove 0.9 km
- Parkside Playcentre 1.0 km
- Busy Bees Aoraki 1.2 km
- Tī Kōuka Free Kindergarten 1.4 km
- Kowhai Free Kindergarten 1.5 km
- North Haven Child Care & Education Centre 1.5 km
- Timaru Christian Preschool 1.9 km
- Otipua Grove 2.5 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Supermarkets near Kensington
- Woolworths 1.1 km
- New World 3.0 km
- PAK'nSAVE 3.3 km
- Woolworths Timaru North 4.4 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Doctors / GPs near Kensington
- Timaru Medical Centre 0.9 km
- Hassall St Medical Centre 1.0 km
- Victoria St Medical Centre 1.2 km
- Dee St Medical Centre 1.8 km
- Dr Barbara O'Connell 1.8 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Hospitals near Kensington
- South Canterbury DHB Outpatients 0.7 km
- Timaru Hospital 0.7 km
- Timaru Hospital Pharmacy 0.7 km
- Forward Care Home Health 0.8 km
- Planned Respite - Timaru 1.3 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 Kensington
What amenities are near Kensington?
Kensington 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 Kensington?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Kensington was $590 for the period ending Aug 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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