Neighbourhood guide
What's near Riccarton
In Riccarton, Christchurch, we found 7 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 Riccarton was $610 a week (period ending Apr 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIEChristchurch - Northcote/Riccarton/Richmond/Sydenham · Apr 2026 · 408 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $529 | $520 | $610 | $685 | $540 |
| Apartment | - | $480 | $585 | - | $485 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Riccarton
Schools near Riccarton
- Wharenui School 0.5 km
- St Teresa's School (Riccarton) 0.7 km
- Christchurch Boys' High School 0.8 km
- Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate 1.2 km
- Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora 1.3 km
- Medbury Preparatory School 1.5 km
- New Zealand IT College (Proposed) 1.5 km
- Ilam School 1.8 km
- Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) 1.8 km
- Tūora Fendalton School 1.8 km
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Riccarton
- Children's House Montessori Preschool 0.3 km
- BestStart Riccarton 0.6 km
- Kidsfirst Kindergartens Riccarton 0.7 km
- Kidsfirst Kindergartens McKenzie 0.7 km
- Kindercare learning Centres - Addington 0.9 km
- Kindercare Learning Centres - Riccarton 1.1 km
- Kindercare Learning Centres - Fendalton 1.2 km
- BestStart Fendalton 1.5 km
- Fairleigh Kindergarten 1.7 km
- BestStart Parkside 1.8 km
Supermarkets near Riccarton
- PAK'nSAVE 0.3 km
- New World 1.9 km
- Woolworths 2.2 km
- New World 2.5 km
- FreshChoice 2.7 km
- New World 2.8 km
- FreshChoice 2.8 km
- FreshChoice 3.0 km
Pharmacies near Riccarton
- Chemist Warehouse 0.2 km
- Life Pharmacy 0.2 km
- Hanafins Pharmacy 0.6 km
- Bargain Chemist 0.8 km
- Unichem 1.0 km
Doctors / GPs near Riccarton
- Laser Clinics 0.3 km
- 0.4 km
- Doctors on Riccarton 0.6 km
- WeCareNow 2.0 km
- Selwyn Street Medical Centre 2.5 km
Hospitals near Riccarton
- Christchurch Hospital 2.0 km
- Kurawaka 2.2 km
- Hillmorton Hospital 2.3 km
- Nurse Maude Hospice 3.0 km
- Southern Cross Hospital Christchurch 3.1 km
Airports near Riccarton
- Former Wigram Aerodrome Apron and Taxiway 4.3 km
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Frequently asked questions about Riccarton
What amenities are near Riccarton?
Riccarton has 7 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 Riccarton?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Riccarton was $610 for the period ending Apr 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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