Neighbourhood guide
What's near Otamatea
In Otamatea, Whanganui, we found 6 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 Otamatea was $500 a week (period ending Aug 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
At a glance
- Nearest mapped Schools: St Johns Hill School (1.1km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Early Childhood / Kindergartens: St John's Hill Kindergarten (1.9km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Supermarkets: Woolworths (2.2km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Pharmacies: Aramoho Pharmacy (2.5km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Doctors / GPs: St Johns Medical Centre (2.3km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Hospitals: Hospice Whanganui (271m from the suburb centre).
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIEWhanganui - Aramoho/Whanganui · Aug 2026 · 63 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $490 | $470 | $500 | $490 |
| Apartment | - | $410 | - | $410 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Otamatea
Schools near Otamatea
- St Johns Hill School 1.1 km
- Faith City School 1.4 km
- Mosston School 1.7 km
- Cullinane College 2.1 km
- St Mary's School (Wanganui) 2.2 km
- Keith Street School 2.4 km
- St George's School 2.6 km
- Whanganui Collegiate School 2.6 km
- Whanganui Intermediate 2.7 km
- Arahunga School 2.8 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Otamatea
- St John's Hill Kindergarten 1.9 km
- Smart Start Care and Education Centre 2.2 km
- BestStart Glasgow Street 2.2 km
- YMCA Community Early Years Learning Centre 2.3 km
- Springvale Playcentre 2.4 km
- Bright Beginnings Childcare Centre 2.5 km
- Central Kindergarten 2.6 km
- KIDZ @ 303 2.6 km
- Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Rangahaua 2.6 km
- Whanganui Central Baptist Kindergarten (CBK) 2.7 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Supermarkets near Otamatea
- Woolworths 2.2 km
- PAK'nSAVE 2.4 km
- New World 2.5 km
- Woolworths 3.9 km
- Four Square 4.6 km
- Bulk Barn 2.6 km
- Discount House 3.6 km
- SuperValue 3.9 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Pharmacies near Otamatea
- Aramoho Pharmacy 2.5 km
- Unichem 2.6 km
- Pharmacy 145 on Victoria 3.4 km
- Central City Pharmacy 3.5 km
- Gonville Pharmacy 3.6 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Doctors / GPs near Otamatea
- St Johns Medical Centre 2.3 km
- Aramoho Health Centre 2.5 km
- Springvale Medical Centre 2.6 km
- Impilo Family Practice 3.2 km
- Whanganui Poly Clinic 3.3 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Hospitals near Otamatea
- Hospice Whanganui 0.3 km
- Pathways Whanganui Youth Respite 1.9 km
- Pathways Crisis Respite - Wanganui 2.0 km
- Jigsaw Whanganui 3.0 km
- SF Wanganui 3.1 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 Otamatea
What amenities are near Otamatea?
Otamatea has 6 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 Otamatea?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Otamatea was $500 for the period ending Aug 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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