Neighbourhood guide
What's near Merivale
In Merivale, Christchurch, 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 Merivale was $650 a week (period ending Apr 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
At a glance
- Nearest mapped Schools: Rangi Ruru Girls' School (206m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Early Childhood / Kindergartens: St Margaret's Pre-school (444m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Supermarkets: FreshChoice (591m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Pharmacies: Life Pharmacy (643m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Doctors / GPs: Beyond Radiology (717m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Hospitals: Nurse Maude Hospice (772m from the suburb centre).
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIEChristchurch - Avondale/Heathcote Valley/Merivale/Redwood · Apr 2026 · 153 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $620 | $550 | $650 | $630 |
| Apartment | $450 | $455 | - | $450 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Merivale
Schools near Merivale
- Rangi Ruru Girls' School 0.2 km
- Ferndale Te Ahu 0.4 km
- Elmwood Normal School 0.4 km
- St Margaret's College 0.5 km
- Selwyn House School 0.5 km
- He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate 0.8 km
- Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora 0.9 km
- St Andrew's College (Christchurch) 1.2 km
- St Patrick's School (Bryndwr) 1.2 km
- St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) 1.5 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Merivale
- St Margaret's Pre-school 0.4 km
- Selwyn House Preschool 0.5 km
- Fairleigh Kindergarten 0.6 km
- Minnies Pre-School 0.9 km
- Fundamentals Merivale 0.9 km
- BestStart Fendalton 1.0 km
- St Andrews College Preschool 1.1 km
- Learning Curves Montessori Abberley Park Ltd 1.2 km
- St Albans Nest 1.3 km
- Jeffrey Giraffe Early Learning Centre 1.4 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Supermarkets near Merivale
- FreshChoice 0.6 km
- FreshChoice 1.6 km
- PAK'nSAVE 2.3 km
- New World 2.3 km
- FreshChoice 2.3 km
- FreshChoice 2.5 km
- New World 2.7 km
- Woolworths 2.9 km
Source: OpenStreetMap open data. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Pharmacies near Merivale
- Life Pharmacy 0.6 km
- Merivale Medical Pharmacy 0.8 km
- Unichem 1.2 km
- Remedy Pharmacy St Albans 1.4 km
- Bealey Pharmacy 1.6 km
Source: public NZ health-facility data and OpenStreetMap. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Doctors / GPs near Merivale
- Beyond Radiology 0.7 km
- Intus Specialist Health Care 0.8 km
- St Albans Medical Centre 1.4 km
- Papanui Medical Centre 1.9 km
- Southern Eye Speicalists 2.0 km
Source: public NZ health-facility data and OpenStreetMap. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Hospitals near Merivale
- Nurse Maude Hospice 0.8 km
- Fertility Associates Christchurch 1.1 km
- St George's Hospital 1.1 km
- Southern Cross Hospital Christchurch 1.4 km
- Forté Health Hospital 1.9 km
Source: public NZ health-facility data and OpenStreetMap. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
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Frequently asked questions about Merivale
What amenities are near Merivale?
Merivale 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 Merivale?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Merivale was $650 for the period ending Apr 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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