Neighbourhood guide
What's near Opawa
In Opawa, 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 Opawa was $700 a week (period ending Apr 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIEChristchurch - Belfast/Hoon Hay/Opawa/Southshore/Sumner · Apr 2026 · 93 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $605 | $465 | $700 | $750 | $640 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Opawa
Schools near Opawa
- Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School 0.2 km
- St Mark's School (Christchurch) 0.3 km
- TKKM o Waitaha 0.6 km
- Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) 0.6 km
- Hillview Christian School 0.7 km
- St Martins School 1.2 km
- Waltham School 1.3 km
- Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki 1.3 km
- Te Waka Unua School 1.3 km
- Kimihia Parents' College 1.5 km
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Opawa
- Discovery Junction 0.2 km
- Rhyme and Reason - Early Learning Centre 0.3 km
- Kidsfirst Kindergartens Opawa St Martins 0.5 km
- Christchurch Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten 0.6 km
- Te Kōhanga Reo o Ōterepo 0.6 km
- Fingerprints Christian Preschool 0.7 km
- Little Cubs Early Learning Centre 0.9 km
- BestStart Huntsbury 0.9 km
- Abacus Montessori Preschool 1.0 km
- Poppies Preschool St Martins 1.0 km
Supermarkets near Opawa
- New World 0.7 km
- New World 1.9 km
- Woolworths 2.1 km
- Woolworths 2.4 km
- PAK'nSAVE 2.6 km
- Woolworths 2.7 km
- New World 2.9 km
- FreshChoice 3.0 km
Pharmacies near Opawa
- St Martins Pharmacy 0.7 km
- Waltham Pharmacy 1.3 km
- The Pharmacy @ Phillipstown 1.6 km
- Cashmere Pharmacy 1.8 km
- Christchurch South Medical Centre 2.1 km
Doctors / GPs near Opawa
- Beckford Health 0.6 km
- Waltham Health Centre 1.3 km
- Ferry Road Medical Centre 1.5 km
- Cashmere Health 1.8 km
- Christchurch South Medical Centre 2.1 km
Hospitals near Opawa
- Kurawaka 3.6 km
- Christchurch Hospital 3.8 km
- Forté Health Hospital 3.8 km
- Southern Cross Hospital Christchurch 4.4 km
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Frequently asked questions about Opawa
What amenities are near Opawa?
Opawa 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 Opawa?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Opawa was $700 for the period ending Apr 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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