Last updated October 2026
West End is a residential suburb of Timaru located immediately west of the city centre. The suburb contains Alpine Energy Stadium (formerly Fraser Park), a key multi-sport venue, and Bluestone School, a primary school serving years 1 to 8. It also hosts community sports including football at nearby grounds.
Official Suburb Facts
- Population (2023 Census)
- About 2,880, up 4% since 2018
- Land area
- 1.22 km²
- Location
- 2.1 km west of central Timaru
- Council
- Timaru District Council
- Neighbouring suburbs
- Highfield, Seaview, Watlington, Otipua Creek, Parkside
West End in Brief
- Ward or local board
- Timaru Ward (Timaru District Council)
- Schools
- Bluestone School, Timaru Boys’ High School
- Nearby landmarks
- Alpine Energy Stadium (Fraser Park), West End Park
Setting and Background
West End sits between Timaru’s central business district and outer western residential areas.
West End sits between Timaru’s central business district and outer western residential areas. It features a mix of established housing and community facilities with convenient access to the city centre.
The suburb supports local sports through its grounds and clubs. West End AFC operates from West End Park, contributing to the area’s sporting culture alongside the larger stadium facility.
Alpine Energy Stadium (Fraser Park)
Alpine Energy Stadium, originally known as Fraser Park, serves as a primary multi-sport venue in Timaru.
Alpine Energy Stadium, originally known as Fraser Park, serves as a primary multi-sport venue in Timaru. It hosts rugby union matches as its main use along with other community sports, events, and activities. The facility has undergone redevelopment to improve its multi-sport capabilities and spectator amenities.
Bluestone School
Bluestone School is a coeducational primary school for years 1 to 8 located in West End.
Bluestone School is a coeducational primary school for years 1 to 8 located in West End. It opened in 2005 following the merger of Timaru West School and Timaru Main School on the Timaru West site. Timaru Main School dates to 1873, while the West site opened around 1913–1914; the combined school now caters for over 500 students.
Official Sources for West End
Wikipedia — West End, New Zealand: Suburb overview including population, area and key facilities.
Wikipedia — West End, New Zealand: Suburb overview including population, area and key facilities.
Wikipedia — Fraser Park (Timaru): Details on the stadium’s history and current use.
Bluestone School: Official school site with enrolment and context information.
Questions Visitors Ask
Where is West End located in Timaru?Immediately west of the Timaru city centre.
Where is West End located in Timaru?
Immediately west of the Timaru city centre.
What is Alpine Energy Stadium?
The multi-sport venue in West End, originally Fraser Park, used primarily for rugby union and community events.
When was Bluestone School established?
Opened in 2005 through the merger of Timaru West School and Timaru Main School on the former Timaru West site.
What sports are played in West End?
Rugby at Alpine Energy Stadium and football through West End AFC at West End Park.
Is West End AFC connected to the stadium?
The club plays at West End Park; the stadium hosts broader regional sports including rugby.
Which schools are in West End?
Bluestone School and Timaru Boys’ High School are both in the suburb.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people live in West End?
About 2,880 people lived in West End at the 2023 Census, up 4% since 2018. See Who Lives in West End
What school zones cover West End?
The zones of St Joseph's School (Timaru), Craighead Diocesan School and Roncalli College cover all of West End. Bluestone School and Waimataitai School have zones covering part of it. Zones change, so check an address with the school. See Schools in West End
When is bin day in West End?
Tuesday or Wednesday (depends on street). Bins go out by 6am on collection day. Streets near the edge of the suburb can differ, so check the council lookup if unsure. See Bin Day in West End
Is West End in a flood zone?
About 14% of the land in West End is in the council's mapped flood areas. Check a street on the council map before you buy. See Safety and Hazards
Are dogs allowed in West End?
West End Park: off leash. See every dog park and walk in Timaru.
What suburbs border West End?
What is Alpine Energy Stadium?
The multi-sport venue in West End, originally Fraser Park, used primarily for rugby union and community events.
When was Bluestone School established?
Opened in 2005 through the merger of Timaru West School and Timaru Main School on the former Timaru West site.
What sports are played in West End?
Rugby at Alpine Energy Stadium and football through West End AFC at West End Park.
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Who Lives in West End
About 2,880 residents in 1,190 households. From the 2023 Census, with the New Zealand figure alongside for comparison.
Schools in West End
Two schools sit inside the West End boundary. Some have an enrolment zone, so check an address is in zone before you buy or rent.
Also zoned for West End
Show all 4 zoned schools
Zones change, so confirm with the school before relying on one.
Bin Day in West End
by 6am on collection day
Streets near a suburb edge can differ, so check the council lookup if unsure.
Streets in West End
29 streets are in West End. Search any street in Timaru to see which suburb it is in.
Show all 29 streets in West End
- A
- Accessway
- Accessway
- Accessway
- Accessway
- Avenue Road
- B
- Baker Street
- C
- Church Street
- Clifton Terrace
- G
- Guthrie Street
- H
- Hatton Street
- Hertnon Street
- Hurdley Street
- J
- Jackson Street
- L
- Livingstone Street
- Lough Street
- M
- Maltby Avenue
- N
- North Street
- O
- Onslow Street
- Otipua Road
- Oxford Street
- P
- Paignton Street
- Preston Street
- R
- Ranfurly Street
- Rathmore Street
- Raymond Street
- Regent Street
- Roslyn Terrace
- S
- Sherratt Street
- T
- Thomas Street
A long road is listed in each suburb it runs through.
Safety and Hazards
About the Timaru average for the number of people who live here. Another 2 reports were at shops and businesses.
Weather and Rent at a Glance
Weather is city-wide; rent is for this suburb.
In West End
Places and businesses inside the official West End boundary.
Places
Businesses
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Near West End
Just outside West End, within 5 km of its centre, nearest first.
Places
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Businesses
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Explore Timaru only lists suburbs officially recognised by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), and West End is one of them. Suburb boundary: LINZ, CC BY 4.0.
Sources and data notes 7
- Official Suburb Facts: Boundary, area and neighbours: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. Population: Stats NZ 2023 Census usually resident population, CC BY 4.0, summed from the statistical areas inside the boundary.
- Who Lives in West End: Stats NZ 2023 Census, CC BY 4.0. Figures are summed from the census areas inside the official West End boundary. Percentages are of the people or homes that answered each question; a figure is left out when fewer than 100 answered.
- Schools in West End: Ministry of Education school directory and enrolment zones (CC BY 4.0 and CC BY 3.0 NZ), November 2026.
- Bin Day in West End: Timaru District Council collection areas.
- Streets in West End: LINZ NZ Addresses road data, CC BY 4.0.
- Safety and Hazards: NZ Police victimisation data, CC BY 4.0, September 2025 to August 2026 (crimes inside homes are only published for burglary); Environment Canterbury tsunami evacuation zones (2026); Timaru District Plan flood assessment area.
- Weather and Rent at a Glance: NIWA climate averages 1991-2020 (via Figure.NZ); Tenancy Services rental bond data (new bonds in the suburb’s Stats NZ areas), July 2025 to June 2026, CC BY 3.0 NZ.