Brooklands Suburb Guide

A new community at the coastal edge of Christchurch's northern growth area

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Brooklands is a relatively new residential suburb on the northern coastal edge of Christchurch, near the Waimakariri River mouth. The area was developed after significant land reclamation and coastal management work, and features modern housing developments alongside coastal reserve land. The suburb is close to the Waimakariri Regional Park and offers a semi-rural, coastal lifestyle.

Like other east Christchurch suburbs, parts of Brooklands were affected by the 2010-2011 earthquakes, with some red-zoned properties along the coastal fringe. The remaining community has a strong coastal identity, with residents valuing proximity to the beach, the estuary, and the natural environment.

Brooklands is further from the city centre than most Christchurch suburbs, so it suits buyers who prioritise space, coastal amenity, and a quiet lifestyle over urban convenience. Property prices are modest relative to the coastal setting.

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Schools in Brooklands (15)

There are 15 schools in Brooklands, Christchurch.

SchoolTypeEQIRollAuthorityZone
Mairehau High SchoolSecondary (Y9-15)510421StateZoned
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o ŌruapaeroaSecondary (Y9-15)4641,342StateZoned
Akaroa Area SchoolComposite (Y1-15)455126StateOpen
The Cathedral Grammar SchoolPrimary (Y1-8)N/A237PrivatePrivate
Lyttelton Primary SchoolPrimary (Y1-8)424120StateZoned
Diamond Harbour SchoolPrimary (Y1-8)412109StateOpen
Duvauchelle SchoolPrimary (Y1-6)42025StateZoned
Te Kura o Ōhinetahi - Governors BayPrimary (Y1-8)38691StateZoned
Little River SchoolPrimary (Y1-8)42335StateOpen
Mairehau Primary SchoolPrimary (Y1-8)466360StateZoned
Okains Bay SchoolPrimary (Y1-8)5458StateOpen
St Mary's School (Christchurch)Primary (Y1-8)397117State IntegratedOpen
St Teresa's School (Riccarton)Primary (Y1-8)398160State IntegratedZoned
Waimairi SchoolPrimary (Y1-6)418306StateZoned
Yaldhurst School – Tōtara TūkahaPrimary (Y1-8)432124StateZoned