Arbor Green, Rolleston, Canterbury

Arbor Green is Rolleston’s newest master-planned community, designed to offer modern living in a vibrant and well-connected neighbourhood. With safe streets, lush green spaces, and a future-proofed layout, this development is set to become a thriving hub for families, professionals, and investors alike. A new primary school, a full-size Woolworths supermarket, and a lively neighbourhood centre with dining, fitness, and healthcare facilities ensure that everything you need is right at your doorstep. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a connected lifestyle, Arbor Green provides the perfect balance between urban convenience and natural beauty.

Offering a range of thoughtfully designed homes, Arbor Green caters to different lifestyles and needs. Choose from stylish three-bedroom, two-bathroom homes with single or double garages, or opt for a spacious four-bedroom, two-bathroom home with a double garage. For those seeking investment opportunities or flexible living arrangements, home and income options are also available. These include a three-bedroom, study, two-bathroom home with a single garage alongside a separate two-bedroom, one-bathroom unit with a carpark, or a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home with a single garage paired with a two-bedroom, one-bathroom unit. Each home is designed with quality materials, open-plan layouts, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow, ensuring modern comfort and style.

Rolleston itself is one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing towns, located just 22km south of Christchurch. With excellent schools, parks, and recreational facilities, it’s a family-friendly destination offering everything from aquatic centres and skate parks to sports fields and libraries. Outdoor lovers will appreciate easy access to Canterbury’s stunning landscapes, including nearby lakes, ski fields, and hiking trails. The town also boasts a wide range of retail options, services, and over 40 eateries, making it a convenient and enjoyable place to live.

With Rolleston’s continued expansion and the Selwyn region’s growing prosperity, Arbor Green is set to become a sought-after address. Whether you’re looking for a stylish new home, an investment opportunity, or a community-focused lifestyle, this development offers the best of modern living in one of New Zealand’s most promising locations.

 
 

Location

Arbor Green is perfectly positioned in Rolleston, just 22km south of Christchurch. This thriving community offers a seamless blend of urban convenience and natural beauty, with top-rated schools, parks, retail hubs, and dining options all within easy reach. With excellent transport links, including quick access to Christchurch and the wider Selwyn region, Arbor Green provides the ideal location for families, professionals, and investors looking to be part of a dynamic and well-connected neighbourhood. Some of the amenities from the Arbor Green Subdivision are:

  • Selwyn Aquatic Centre 2.5km

  • Rolleston College 2.8km

  • New World Rolleston 4.0km

  • Rolleston Square 4.1km

  • Christchurch Airport 25.4km

 


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Note: Cost to own and cashflows are approximate examples only. Actual results achieved will vary based on purchase price, interest rate, deposit %, providing carparks, providing furniture, insurance, property rates and rental rate. Please download free analysis software to complete your own analysis. Our team can help you with this, so don’t hesitate to contact us.


Investment Analysis

Arbor Green in Rolleston presents a prime investment opportunity, backed by strong population growth, expanding infrastructure, and high rental demand. As one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing towns, Rolleston benefits from major transport upgrades, including the $45 million Southern Motorway expansion and proposed commuter rail services, which will enhance connectivity to Christchurch. Within Arbor Green, future amenities such as a new primary school (opening in 2025), a Woolworths supermarket, medical and fitness facilities, and extensive green spaces will attract families and long-term residents, ensuring sustained demand for housing.

Rolleston’s rental market remains strong, driven by affordability and growing employment opportunities, particularly in the expanding Izone Business Hub. Arbor Green’s range of modern homes, including dual-key options, caters to both families and investors seeking high-yield rental properties. Property values in Rolleston have shown steady appreciation, outperforming many other Canterbury regions, with further capital gains expected as the town’s development continues. The increasing demand for quality housing, combined with ongoing infrastructure projects, positions Arbor Green as a lucrative choice for property investment.

With plans to accommodate 15,000 more residents by 2040, Rolleston’s transformation into a major satellite city is well underway. Investments in retail, education, and recreational facilities, including the Rolleston Fields town centre, will further strengthen the area’s economy and lifestyle appeal. As a result, Arbor Green offers investors a strategic opportunity to capitalise on Rolleston’s rapid growth, providing both strong rental returns and long-term capital appreciation in one of Canterbury’s most promising property markets.


Investment Overview

Strategy: Off the plan Upside: Growth prior to settlement Rent: Unfurnished Deposit: 10% Title: Freehold

Investment Type

Dwelling: Townhouse Growth: High Yield: Moderate Pros: Capital gains before settlement + Low maintenance living

Suburb Performance

Median sale price 10 years: 47% Median sale price 20 years: 177% Capital growth 10 years: 3.89% Capital growth 20 years: 5.22%