Neighbourhood guide
What's near Takaro
In Takaro, Palmerston North, 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 Takaro was $590 a week (period ending Apr 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
At a glance
- Nearest mapped Schools: Central Normal School (774m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Early Childhood / Kindergartens: Little Monkeys At Home (290m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Supermarkets: New World (899m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Pharmacies: Vaultier Pharmacy (1.1km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Doctors / GPs: West End Medical Centre (1.8km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Hospitals: Crest Hospital (1.5km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Airports: Palmerston North Airport (3.8km from the suburb centre).
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIEPalmerston North - Bunnythorpe/Roslyn/Takaro/West End · Apr 2026 · 231 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $550 | $510 | $590 | $675 | $570 |
| Apartment | - | $520 | - | - | $425 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Takaro
Schools near Takaro
- Central Normal School 0.8 km
- Takaro School 0.8 km
- Te Kura o Wairau 0.9 km
- Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) 1.0 km
- Palmerston North Specialist School (Proposed opening date: 2027-04-27) 1.1 km
- Queen Elizabeth College 1.1 km
- Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga 1.1 km
- Cloverlea School 1.2 km
- Palmerston North Boys' High School 1.4 km
- Palmerston North Adventist Christian School 1.4 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Takaro
- Little Monkeys At Home 0.3 km
- Little Monkeys Preschool 0.3 km
- Little Monkeys at Home 0.3 km
- Happy Horizons Childcare 0.5 km
- Somerset Kindergarten 0.8 km
- Te Aroha Noa Early Childhood Centre 0.8 km
- Campbell Street Early Learning 0.8 km
- Takaro Kindergarten 1.0 km
- Te Kōhanga Reo O Ngāti Hineaute Ki Rangitaane o Manawatū 1.1 km
- Inspiring Minds Montessori Pre-School 1.1 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Supermarkets near Takaro
- New World 0.9 km
- Woolworths 0.9 km
- PAK'nSAVE 1.6 km
- Woolworths 1.8 km
- Woolworths 2.3 km
- Woolworths 2.4 km
- New World 2.5 km
- Davis Trading 1.2 km
Source: OpenStreetMap open data. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Pharmacies near Takaro
- Vaultier Pharmacy 1.1 km
- Life Pharmacy 1.8 km
- Unichem 2.3 km
- Roses Unichem Pharmacy 2.4 km
- Unichem 2.7 km
Source: public NZ health-facility data and OpenStreetMap. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Doctors / GPs near Takaro
- West End Medical Centre 1.8 km
- Victoria Medical Centre 2.2 km
- Awapuni Medical Centre 2.3 km
- Hokowhitu Medical Center 3.5 km
Source: public NZ health-facility data and OpenStreetMap. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Hospitals near Takaro
- Crest Hospital 1.5 km
- Arohanui Hospice Service Trust 2.5 km
- Palmerston North Hospital 2.7 km
- Te Papaioea Birthing Centre 2.8 km
Source: public NZ health-facility data and OpenStreetMap. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Airports near Takaro
- Palmerston North Airport 3.8 km
- Kairanga Airstrip 4.9 km
Source: OpenStreetMap open data. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
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Frequently asked questions about Takaro
What amenities are near Takaro?
Takaro 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 Takaro?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Takaro was $590 for the period ending Apr 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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