Riccarton, New Zealand

Riccarton
Riccarton House, a prominent homestead and the suburb's namesake, in 2008
Interactive map of Riccarton
Coordinates: 43°31′48″S 172°35′51″E / 43.52998°S 172.59744°E / -43.52998; 172.59744
CountryNew Zealand
CityChristchurch
Electoral ward
  • Riccarton
  • Fendalton
Community board
  • Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood
  • Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton
Established1840
Area
 • Land232 ha (570 acres)
Population
 (June 2025)
 • Total
11,200
 • Density4,830/km2 (12,500/sq mi)
Postcode
8041
Ilam Fendalton
Upper Riccarton
Riccarton
(Hagley Park)
Wigram Addington

Riccarton is a suburb of Christchurch. It is due west of the city centre, separated from it by Hagley Park. Upper Riccarton is to the west of Riccarton.