- Est. Median Value
- $450K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 42/100
- Green Space
- 7%
- Current Weather
- 7.2°C
- Median Age
- 39 yrs
~83 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Parkside
Is Parkside a good place to live?
Parkside is home to roughly 2,433 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Parkside scores 61 out of 100, with a safety score of 42/100 and 7% green space.
Schools: Parkside has 15 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $450K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: Parkside has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 7.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Parkside is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety42
- Amenities100
- Schools65
- Housing Affordability83
- Green space24
- Community44
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $450K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $65K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Parkside
Schools in zone for Parkside
Children living in Parkside have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Timaru South School
Full Primary · roll 194 · decile 2
St Joseph's School (Timaru)
Full Primary · roll 205 · decile 5
Craighead Diocesan School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 412 · decile 9
Roncalli College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 516 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Parkside. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Parkside that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Timaru Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 498 · decile 6 · 0.2 km away
Sacred Heart School (Timaru)
Full Primary · roll 225 · decile 4 · 0.4 km away
Timaru Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 827 · decile 7 · 1.3 km away
Timaru Christian School
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 157 · decile 8 · 1.3 km away
Bluestone School
Full Primary · roll 460 · decile 5 · 1.6 km away
Waimataitai School
Full Primary · roll 458 · decile 6 · 1.9 km away
Oceanview Heights School
Full Primary · roll 106 · decile 2 · 2.9 km away
Highfield School
Full Primary · roll 310 · decile 7 · 3.0 km away
Grantlea Downs School
Full Primary · roll 297 · decile 5 · 3.4 km away
Mountainview High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 449 · decile 6 · 3.6 km away
Gleniti School
Full Primary · roll 370 · decile 9 · 4.8 km away
Explore Parkside
Things to do(31)
South Canterbury Museum
Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
Caroline Bay Park
Russell Square
South Africa Reserve
Anzac Square
Aynsley Street / Rhodes Street Reserve
Harper Street / College Road Reserve
Timaru Botanic Gardens
Cornwall Park
Talbot Park
Alexandra Square
Avenue / Clifton Tce Reserve
Thomas / Preston St Reserve
Lough Park
anzac square play ground
Botanic Gardens
Redruth Park
Leckie St Reserve
Craigie Ave Grassed Area
Church / Wilson St Playground
Timaru Gymnastics Club Inc
Performance Health Club
Timaru Seido Karate Club
South Canterbury GymSports
Southside Rockabilly Rebels
Thistle Afc Inc
JKS South Canterbury
Curves Gym Timaru
Chipmunks Playland Timaru
Kia Toa Bowling Club
Parks & green spaces(20)
Caroline Bay Park
Russell Square
South Africa Reserve
Anzac Square
Aynsley Street / Rhodes Street Reserve
Harper Street / College Road Reserve
Timaru Botanic Gardens
Cornwall Park
Talbot Park
Alexandra Square
Avenue / Clifton Tce Reserve
Thomas / Preston St Reserve
Lough Park
anzac square play ground
Botanic Gardens
Redruth Park
Leckie St Reserve
Craigie Ave Grassed Area
Church / Wilson St Playground
Chipmunks Playland Timaru
Healthcare(8)
Dee St Medical Centre
Hassall St Medical Centre
Timaru Medical Centre
Victoria St Medical Centre
Dr Barbara O'Connell
Cancer Society Sth Canterbury
Hearing Association
Timaru Hospital
Eat & Drink in Parkside
Places to eat & drink(25)
Speights Ale House
Steak @ Customs House
Zest
Suhko Thai
Old Bank
The Sail and Anchor
Petite
Copper
Little India
Fusion
Monteith's Bay54
Jesters
Bullock Restaurant & Bar
The Station Café
Chipmunks Playland and Cafe
Columbus Coffee
Saikou Teppenyaki and Whisky Bar
Wetlands Cafe
Sopheze Coffee Lounge
Coffee Culture
Punjab Indian Tandori
Mrs M's
Denheath
Urban Cafe
Night 'n Day
Tradies & Services in Parkside
Tradies & services(16)
Absolute scaffolding
Attika
Breen Plumbing
Bridgestone Tyre Centre Timaru
Century Pool
Chipmunks Timaru After School & Holiday Programme
Garador Garage Doors - Timaru
Garage Doors Timaru
Hadlee & Brunton Ltd
Hyundai
John Farrell Building
LJs Auto Align
Menzies Group
Murray Brown Electrical
Timaru Upholstery Centre
Total Automotive
Shops in Parkside
Shops(8)
Countdown
Famlan Forest Fresh
John Farrell Builder
Noel Leeming Timaru
Smiths City Timaru
TradeZone Timaru
Warehouse Liquor Store
Woolworths
Beauty & Fitness in Parkside
Beauty & fitness(13)
Blush Beauty Clinic
Curves Gym Timaru
JKS South Canterbury
Kia Toa Bowling Club
Performance Health Club
SCARH
Serenity Nails & Tanning
South Canterbury GymSports
Southside Rockabilly Rebels
The Hair Connection
Thistle Afc Inc
Timaru Gymnastics Club Inc
Timaru Seido Karate Club
Professional Services in Parkside
Professional services(4)
Compass Business Partners
Hassall St Offices
Jade Whaley
NZ Home Loans
Stay in Parkside
Places to stay(5)
Timaru Motor Lodge
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Aspen on King
Fitzgerald on King
Avenue Motor Lodge
Parkside Weather
Current conditions: 7.2°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.8 | 12.4 | 1.48 | 11.24 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.28 | 11.79 | 1.34 | 10.9 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.63 | 8.98 | 2.37 | 9.13 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.74 | 7.5 | 2.24 | 7.75 |
| 🍂 May | 13.55 | 4.69 | 1.41 | 6.45 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.83 | 3.01 | 1.84 | 5.68 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.85 | 1.14 | 3 | 6.46 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.11 | 0.82 | 1.25 | 8.15 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.88 | 4.66 | 2.22 | 9.11 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.8 | 5.68 | 3.42 | 10.13 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.97 | 8.18 | 1.89 | 10.94 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.83 | 11.36 | 2.31 | 10.43 |
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