Neighbourhood guide
What's near Waimataitai
In Waimataitai, 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 Waimataitai was $500 a week (period ending Aug 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
At a glance
- Nearest mapped Schools: Oceanview Heights School (666m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Early Childhood / Kindergartens: Waimataitai Kindergarten (446m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Supermarkets: PAK'nSAVE (323m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Doctors / GPs: Glenwood Sugery (1.2km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Hospitals: Adventure Developments - Timaru (2) (785m from the suburb centre).
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIETimaru - Kensington/Maori Hill/Pleasant Point/Seaview/Waimataitai · Aug 2026 · 57 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $450 | $480 | $500 | $470 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Waimataitai
Schools near Waimataitai
- Oceanview Heights School 0.7 km
- Waimataitai School 0.8 km
- Grantlea Downs School 0.8 km
- St Joseph's School (Timaru) 1.1 km
- Craighead Diocesan School 1.3 km
- Mountainview High School 1.6 km
- Bluestone School 2.2 km
- Timaru Boys' High School 2.2 km
- Highfield School 2.3 km
- Sacred Heart School (Timaru) 2.4 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Waimataitai
- Waimataitai Kindergarten 0.4 km
- BestStart Marchwiel 0.5 km
- Kids at Play Timaru 0.6 km
- Ranui Free Kindergarten (Timaru) 0.8 km
- BestStart Highfield 0.9 km
- He Manu Hou Trust 1.2 km
- Craighead Kindergarten Incorporated 1.5 km
- West End Kindergarten (Timaru) 1.6 km
- North Haven Child Care & Education Centre 2.0 km
- Tī Kōuka Free Kindergarten 2.1 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Supermarkets near Waimataitai
- PAK'nSAVE 0.3 km
- New World 1.4 km
- Woolworths 2.7 km
- Woolworths Timaru North 1.0 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Doctors / GPs near Waimataitai
- Glenwood Sugery 1.2 km
- Better Health 1.7 km
- Dr Ronald Griffith's Practice 1.7 km
- Dr Barbara O'Connell 1.8 km
- Dee St Medical Centre 1.8 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Hospitals near Waimataitai
- Adventure Developments - Timaru (2) 0.8 km
- Bidwill Trust Hospital 1.5 km
- Hospice South Canterbury 1.9 km
- Planned Respite - Timaru 2.4 km
- Youth Health Clinic (South Canterbury DHB) 2.6 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 .
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Frequently asked questions about Waimataitai
What amenities are near Waimataitai?
Waimataitai 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 Waimataitai?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Waimataitai was $500 for the period ending Aug 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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