Northwood Suburb Guide

A premium master-planned estate in Christchurch's fastest-growing north

Ward: Papanui-Innes

Northwood is an upscale master-planned residential development in the northern Christchurch growth corridor, positioned between Belfast and the Waimakariri district boundary. The subdivision is characterised by large-section family homes, wide landscaped streets, parks, a school, and a village centre with cafes and services. It is one of Christchurch's most deliberate lifestyle communities.

The Northwood Supa Centre provides significant retail -- including The Warehouse, supermarkets, and specialty stores -- serving both the Northwood community and surrounding suburbs. Northwood School is purpose-built for the subdivision, and several parks and walking paths run through the estate. The development was planned to maintain Christchurch's northern growth in a well-designed format.

Property values in Northwood are above the Christchurch median, reflecting the master-planned quality, large sections, and premium positioning. The suburb attracts families with children and those seeking a modern, well-serviced community environment.

Key Features

Property Market (Q4 2025)

MetricValue
Median Sale Price$750,000
Year-on-Year Change+2%
Median Weekly Rent$540/wk
Gross Rental Yield3.7%
Revaluation Change+6.1%

Demographics (2023 Census)

MetricValue
Population4,320
Median Age36
Median Income$82,000
Growth Rate+2.1%

Nearby Suburbs

Schools in Northwood (15)

There are 15 schools in Northwood, 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