Neighbourhood guide
What's near Watlington
In Watlington, 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 Watlington was $475 a week (period ending Aug 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
At a glance
- Nearest mapped Schools: Timaru Christian School (455m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Early Childhood / Kindergartens: Kowhai Free Kindergarten (64m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Supermarkets: Woolworths (1.8km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Doctors / GPs: Timaru Medical Centre (763m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Hospitals: South Canterbury Needs Assessment Coordination (287m from the suburb centre).
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIETimaru - Geraldine/Parkside/Temuka/Watlington/West End · Aug 2026 · 87 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $500 | $410 | $475 | $480 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Watlington
Schools near Watlington
- Timaru Christian School 0.5 km
- Timaru Boys' High School 0.7 km
- Timaru Girls' High School 0.9 km
- Bluestone School 1.0 km
- Roncalli College 1.1 km
- Sacred Heart School (Timaru) 1.4 km
- Timaru South School 1.4 km
- Craighead Diocesan School 2.1 km
- Waimataitai School 2.1 km
- Highfield School 2.3 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Watlington
- Kowhai Free Kindergarten 0.1 km
- Timaru Christian Preschool 0.5 km
- Parkside Grove 0.7 km
- Hanan Free Kindergarten 0.8 km
- Parkside Playcentre 0.8 km
- Creative Corner Early Learning Centre 0.9 km
- Otipua Grove 1.1 km
- Tī Kōuka Free Kindergarten 1.2 km
- North Haven Child Care & Education Centre 1.5 km
- West End Kindergarten (Timaru) 1.8 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Supermarkets near Watlington
- Woolworths 1.8 km
- New World 1.9 km
- PAK'nSAVE 2.6 km
- Woolworths Timaru North 3.8 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Doctors / GPs near Watlington
- Timaru Medical Centre 0.8 km
- Hassall St Medical Centre 0.8 km
- Highfield Medical Centre 1.6 km
- Dee St Medical Centre 1.7 km
- Victoria St Medical Centre 1.7 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Hospitals near Watlington
- South Canterbury Needs Assessment Coordination 0.3 km
- Youth Health Clinic (South Canterbury DHB) 0.3 km
- Bidwill Trust Hospital 1.5 km
- Planned Respite - Timaru 1.7 km
- Forward Care Home Health 1.7 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 Watlington
What amenities are near Watlington?
Watlington 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 Watlington?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Watlington was $475 for the period ending Aug 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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