[a] Upper Riccarton is made up of residential, retail and education areas.

The original wooden church, consecrated in 1858, was built by Isaac Luck.

The later stone church was built between 1876 and 1929, with Benjamin Mountfort the architect for the initial work, but Cecil Wood undertaken most of the architectural design.

[10] In June 2023, it was reported that the mall had low foot traffic and several sites were vacant.

The mall manager and some shop owners spoke of tough trading conditions.

[18] Villa Maria College is a Catholic state-integrated girls' secondary school for years 7 to 13.

[20] The corresponding Catholic primary and boys' schools, Our Lady of Victories and St Thomas of Canterbury College, are in Sockburn.

[22] The library features a café, meeting rooms and multiple other community resources.