Neighbourhood guide
What's near Shirley
In Shirley, 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 Shirley was $650 a week (period ending Apr 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIEChristchurch - Beckenham/Papanui/Saint Martins/Shirley · Apr 2026 · 135 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $585 | $540 | $650 | $735 | $600 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Shirley
Schools near Shirley
- Te Oraka 1.0 km
- Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School 1.1 km
- Mairehau High School 1.2 km
- Pareawa Banks Avenue School 1.5 km
- Mairehau Primary School 1.6 km
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic School 1.8 km
- Waitākiri Primary School 2.2 km
- St Albans School 2.4 km
- Chisnallwood Intermediate 2.5 km
- Kingslea School 2.5 km
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Shirley
- BestStart Marshland Road 0.4 km
- Kidsfirst Kindergartens MacFarlane Park 0.6 km
- Barnardos Early Learning Centre Te Puna Oraka 0.7 km
- Noku te Ao 0.8 km
- Millie's House Shirley Rd 0.9 km
- Ako Tahi 1.0 km
- Dudley Creek Preschool Ltd 1.1 km
- Kidsfirst Kindergartens Shirley 1.1 km
- Shirley Playcentre 1.2 km
- BestStart Warrington 1.3 km
Supermarkets near Shirley
- Woolworths 0.7 km
- New World 2.3 km
- FreshChoice 2.5 km
- New World 2.7 km
- PAK'nSAVE 3.0 km
- FreshChoice 3.5 km
- Woolworths 3.8 km
- PAK'nSAVE 4.1 km
Pharmacies near Shirley
- Bargain Chemist 0.6 km
- Chemist Warehouse 0.9 km
- Hamersley Pharmacy 1.3 km
- North Avon Pharmacy 2.1 km
- Burwood Pharmacy 2.2 km
Doctors / GPs near Shirley
- Shirley Medical Centre 0.8 km
- Manuka Medical Centre 1.2 km
- North Avon Medical Centre 2.1 km
- St Albans Medical Centre 2.7 km
- Parklands Medical Centre 3.5 km
Hospitals near Shirley
- Burwood Hospital 2.7 km
- Southern Cross Hospital Christchurch 3.2 km
- Nurse Maude Hospice 3.4 km
- Forté Health Hospital 3.5 km
- Fertility Associates Christchurch 3.6 km
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Frequently asked questions about Shirley
What amenities are near Shirley?
Shirley 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 Shirley?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Shirley was $650 for the period ending Apr 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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