Neighbourhood guide
What's near Matarau
In Matarau, Whangārei, we found 2 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 Matarau was $615 a week (period ending Aug 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
At a glance
- Nearest mapped Schools: Matarau School (575m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Early Childhood / Kindergartens: Comrie Park Kindergarten (515m from the suburb centre).
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIEWhangarei - Avenues/Otangarei/Regent/Whangarei/Woodhill · Aug 2026 · 84 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $488 | $500 | $615 | $510 |
| Apartment | $380 | $450 | - | $420 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Matarau
Schools near Matarau
- Matarau School 0.6 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Matarau
- Comrie Park Kindergarten 0.5 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
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Frequently asked questions about Matarau
What amenities are near Matarau?
Matarau has 2 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 Matarau?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Matarau was $615 for the period ending Aug 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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