Takamatua is a suburb which lies within the Territorial Authority of Christchurch, one of 116 residential suburbs which form the wider region. Takamatua is the 82nd largest suburb of Christchurch in terms of the total number of residential housing stock. Takamatua provides a range of housing stock, with the earliest residential housing recorded in the area constructed between 1900 - 1909. The majority of the residential housing stock in the locality was constructed between 1960 - 1969. Residential housing stock in Takamatua is made up of approximately 81% residential housing and 18% lifestyle properties.