Neighbourhood guide
What's near Scarborough
In Scarborough, 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 Scarborough was $690 a week (period ending Aug 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
At a glance
- Nearest mapped Schools: Timaru South School (2.5km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Early Childhood / Kindergartens: Hanan Free Kindergarten (2.7km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Supermarkets: Woolworths (3.2km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Doctors / GPs: Timaru Medical Centre (3.0km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Hospitals: South Canterbury DHB Outpatients (2.6km from the suburb centre).
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIEChristchurch - Marshland/Northwood/Scarborough/Westmorland · Aug 2026 · 36 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $640 | $690 | $750 | $688 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Scarborough
Schools near Scarborough
- Timaru South School 2.5 km
- Timaru Girls' High School 2.9 km
- Roncalli College 3.2 km
- Sacred Heart School (Timaru) 3.3 km
- Timaru Christian School 3.6 km
- Timaru Boys' High School 3.9 km
- Bluestone School 4.2 km
- Waimataitai School 4.9 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Scarborough
- Hanan Free Kindergarten 2.7 km
- Creative Corner Early Learning Centre 2.9 km
- Parkside Grove 2.9 km
- Parkside Playcentre 3.1 km
- Kowhai Free Kindergarten 3.2 km
- Busy Bees Aoraki 3.3 km
- Tī Kōuka Free Kindergarten 3.6 km
- Timaru Christian Preschool 3.6 km
- North Haven Child Care & Education Centre 3.7 km
- Otipua Grove 4.3 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Supermarkets near Scarborough
- Woolworths 3.2 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Doctors / GPs near Scarborough
- Timaru Medical Centre 3.0 km
- Hassall St Medical Centre 3.1 km
- Victoria St Medical Centre 3.3 km
- Dee St Medical Centre 4.0 km
- Dr Barbara O'Connell 4.0 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Hospitals near Scarborough
- South Canterbury DHB Outpatients 2.6 km
- Timaru Hospital 2.6 km
- Timaru Hospital Pharmacy 2.6 km
- Forward Care Home Health 2.9 km
- South Canterbury Needs Assessment Coordination 3.4 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 .
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Frequently asked questions about Scarborough
What amenities are near Scarborough?
Scarborough 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 Scarborough?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Scarborough was $690 for the period ending Aug 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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