Neighbourhood guide
What's near Sydenham
In Sydenham, 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 Sydenham 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 Sydenham
Schools near Sydenham
- Waltham School 0.7 km
- St Peter's School Te Kura Haoika 1.0 km
- Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School 1.2 km
- Hillview Christian School 1.2 km
- TKKM o Waitaha 1.3 km
- Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto 1.5 km
- Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo 1.5 km
- Catholic Cathedral College 1.5 km
- St Mark's School (Christchurch) 1.6 km
- Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery 1.7 km
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Sydenham
- Buchan Street Playcentre 0.5 km
- Kidsfirst Kindergartens Hargest Crescent 0.5 km
- Sydenham Community Preschool 0.6 km
- Globalkids Early Learning Centre 0.7 km
- Kindercare Learning Centres - Spreydon 0.7 km
- Pīwakawaka Early Learning Centre 0.9 km
- BestStart Beckenham 1.0 km
- Poppies Preschool St Martins 1.0 km
- Kidsfirst Kindergartens Beckenham 1.1 km
- Co Kids Christchurch Limited 1.1 km
Supermarkets near Sydenham
- Woolworths 0.5 km
- PAK'nSAVE 1.3 km
- Woolworths 1.3 km
- New World 1.4 km
- New World 1.4 km
- FreshChoice 1.6 km
- FreshChoice 1.8 km
- Woolworths 3.5 km
Pharmacies near Sydenham
- Waltham Pharmacy 0.5 km
- Christchurch South Medical Centre 0.7 km
- Unichem 1.1 km
- Chemist Warehouse 1.4 km
- St Martins Pharmacy 1.4 km
Doctors / GPs near Sydenham
- Waltham Health Centre 0.5 km
- Christchurch South Medical Centre 0.7 km
- Moorehouse Medical Centre 1.1 km
- Selwyn Street Medical Centre 1.4 km
- Beckford Health 1.6 km
Hospitals near Sydenham
- Kurawaka 2.0 km
- Christchurch Hospital 2.2 km
- Forté Health Hospital 2.8 km
- Southern Cross Hospital Christchurch 3.3 km
- Hillmorton Hospital 3.6 km
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Frequently asked questions about Sydenham
What amenities are near Sydenham?
Sydenham 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 Sydenham?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Sydenham was $610 for the period ending Apr 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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