Highfield is one of Timaru’s larger residential suburbs, located in the south of the city covering 2.36 square kilometres. The suburb has an estimated population of around 3,700 and is the third largest suburb in Timaru by housing stock. Most of the housing was built in the 1960s, giving the suburb a settled, established character.
Practical Information
| Location | Southern Timaru |
|---|---|
| Area | 2.36 km² |
| Population | ~3,700 (est.) |
| Supermarket | New World — Highfield Village Mall |
| Schools | Highfield School (yr 1–8), Craighead Diocesan School (yr 7–13) |
About Highfield
Highfield is a largely residential suburb with a mix of detached houses on tree-lined streets, the majority built during the 1960s expansion of Timaru. The Highfield Village Mall serves the suburb with a New World supermarket and associated retail — a practical local hub for the southern part of the city.
The suburb’s elevated ground on the southern approach to Timaru gives some properties views toward the coast and across the Canterbury plains toward the Hunters Hills. The street layout is characteristic of mid-20th-century suburban planning — wide roads with generous sections.
Schools
Highfield School is a coeducational primary serving years 1 to 8, established in 1962. Craighead Diocesan School on Cranmer Street is a state-integrated girls’ secondary school (years 7–13) established in 1911 and one of the longer-established schools in South Canterbury. Both are within the suburb or on its edges.
Where to Learn More
Wikipedia — Highfield, New Zealand — suburb overview with population data and location details.
Highfield School — school information for the local primary serving years 1–8.
FAQ
Where is Highfield in Timaru?
In the southern part of Timaru city, covering 2.36 square kilometres.
Is there a supermarket in Highfield?
Yes — Highfield Village Mall has a New World supermarket.
What schools are in Highfield?
Highfield School (primary, years 1–8) and Craighead Diocesan School (girls’ secondary, years 7–13).
What is the population of Highfield?
Around 3,700, making it one of the larger suburbs in Timaru — third largest by housing stock.
Highfield is one of the suburbs of Timaru in South Canterbury. The suburb of Gleniti to the west is home to Aorangi Park, Timaru’s main sports complex. Timaru Central has the city’s main shopping and cultural institutions on Stafford Street.
