Ilam, New Zealand

Ilam
Puaka-James Hight, home to the University of Canterbury Central Library and centrepiece of the University's Ilam campus.
Coordinates: 43°31′34″S 172°34′49″E / 43.526111°S 172.580278°E / -43.526111; 172.580278
CountryNew Zealand
CityChristchurch
Local authorityChristchurch City Council
Electoral ward
  • Waimairi
  • Riccarton
Community board
  • Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood
  • Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton
Area
  Land337 ha (833 acres)
Population
 (June 2024)
  Total
10,100
Burnside Bryndwr
Avonhead
Ilam
Fendalton
Upper Riccarton Riccarton

Ilam (/ˈləm/) is a suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand, about five kilometres west of the city centre. It is the location of the University of Canterbury.

Located adjacent to State Highway 1 and the Christchurch International Airport, it is handily placed for transportation. It is also located close to the major retail area of Riccarton.