Neighbourhood guide
What's near Scarborough
In Scarborough, Timaru, we found 5 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 Scarborough was $715 a week (period ending Apr 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIEChristchurch - Marshland/Northwood/Scarborough/Westmorland · Apr 2026 · 48 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $650 | $715 | $750 | $700 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Scarborough
Schools near Scarborough
- Timaru South School 2.5 km
- Timaru Girls' High School 2.9 km
- Roncalli College 3.2 km
- Sacred Heart School (Timaru) 3.3 km
- Timaru Christian School 3.6 km
- Timaru Boys' High School 3.9 km
- Bluestone School 4.2 km
- Waimataitai School 4.9 km
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Scarborough
- Hanan Free Kindergarten 2.7 km
- Creative Corner Early Learning Centre 2.9 km
- Parkside Grove 2.9 km
- Parkside Playcentre 3.1 km
- Kowhai Free Kindergarten 3.2 km
- Busy Bees Aoraki 3.3 km
- Tī Kōuka Free Kindergarten 3.6 km
- Timaru Christian Preschool 3.6 km
- North Haven Child Care & Education Centre 3.7 km
- Otipua Grove 4.3 km
Supermarkets near Scarborough
- Woolworths 3.2 km
Doctors / GPs near Scarborough
- Timaru Medical Centre 3.0 km
- Hassall St Medical Centre 3.1 km
- Victoria St Medical Centre 3.3 km
- Dee St Medical Centre 4.0 km
- Dr Barbara O'Connell 4.0 km
Hospitals near Scarborough
- Timaru Hospital 2.6 km
- Bidwill Trust Hospital 4.1 km
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Frequently asked questions about Scarborough
What amenities are near Scarborough?
Scarborough has 5 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 Scarborough?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Scarborough was $715 for the period ending Apr 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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