- Est. Median Value
- $623K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 27/100
- Green Space
- 8%
- Current Weather
- 6.2°C
- Median Age
- 33 yrs
~98 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Hillcrest
Is Hillcrest a good place to live?
Hillcrest is home to roughly 1,863 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Hillcrest scores 39 out of 100, with a safety score of 27/100 and 8% green space.
Schools: Hillcrest has 27 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $623K, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: Hillcrest has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 6.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Hillcrest is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety27
- Amenities36
- Schools49
- Housing Affordability60
- Green space28
- Community44
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $623K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Median HH Income
- $96K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -2.8%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Hillcrest
Schools in zone for Hillcrest
Children living in Hillcrest have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Western Heights High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1229 · decile 4
Rotorua Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1176 · decile 3
Rotorua Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 662
Rotorua Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 659 · decile 3
John Paul College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1103 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Hillcrest. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Hillcrest that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Malfroy School
Contributing · roll 286 · decile 2 · 0.6 km away
Westbrook School
Contributing · roll 473 · decile 4 · 1.0 km away
Glenholme School
Contributing · roll 316 · decile 3 · 1.3 km away
Otonga Road School
Contributing · roll 503 · decile 7 · 1.3 km away
TKKM o Hurungaterangi
Composite · roll 92 · decile 1 · 1.4 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 455 · decile 6 · 1.5 km away
Sunset Primary School
Contributing · roll 156 · decile 1 · 1.5 km away
Rotorua S D A School
Full Primary · roll 42 · decile 4 · 1.9 km away
Te Āhuru Mōwai
Teen Parent Unit · 2.1 km away
St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 94 · decile 4 · 2.3 km away
Rotorua School
Full Primary · roll 380 · decile 3 · 2.4 km away
Awhina School/ Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 2.4 km away
Te Rangihakahaka Centre for Science and Technology
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 97 · decile 2 · 2.6 km away
Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 419 · decile 1 · 2.7 km away
Aorangi School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 86 · decile 1 · 2.9 km away
Kaitao Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 257 · decile 2 · 2.9 km away
Whakarewarewa School
Full Primary · roll 124 · decile 2 · 3.0 km away
TKKM o Te Koutu
Composite · roll 377 · decile 3 · 3.5 km away
Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua
Specialist School · roll 112 · decile 2 · 3.8 km away
Selwyn School
Contributing · roll 320 · decile 2 · 3.8 km away
Kawaha Point School
Contributing · roll 229 · decile 3 · 4.6 km away
Lynmore Primary School
Contributing · roll 618 · decile 9 · 4.7 km away
Explore Hillcrest
Things to do(3)
Rotorua Tennis Club
No. 1 Tennis
Manuka Crescent Reserve
Parks & green spaces(1)
Manuka Crescent Reserve
Healthcare(2)
Pharmacy West End Ltd
West End Medical
Eat & Drink in Hillcrest
Places to eat & drink(3)
West End Tavern
Frudilicious
JP's on Jervis
Tradies & Services in Hillcrest
Tradies & services(5)
BestStart Hillcrest
Not Just Tints Ltd
Omega Wash Solutions
Rotorua Heat Pumps and Whiteware
Ultratec Builders
Beauty & Fitness in Hillcrest
Beauty & fitness(6)
Beauty & Nails by Tracylee
Grace Hairdressing
Nita's Beauty
No. 1 Tennis
Pure Bliss Salon and Spa
Rotorua Tennis Club
Professional Services in Hillcrest
Professional services(1)
Jeremy Hill Photography
Hillcrest Weather
Current conditions: 6.2°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.99 | 14.17 | 5.01 | 10.26 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.06 | 14.46 | 5.82 | 9.27 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.02 | 11.55 | 3.38 | 9.72 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.92 | 10.75 | 2.38 | 7.97 |
| 🍂 May | 14.79 | 8.08 | 5.74 | 6.89 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.84 | 7.14 | 4.82 | 6.17 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.06 | 5.65 | 5.37 | 6.01 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.77 | 4.74 | 2.73 | 7.19 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.53 | 6.86 | 5.28 | 8.06 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.62 | 8.42 | 4.4 | 9.17 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.69 | 10.68 | 4.36 | 9.93 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.58 | 13.31 | 4.55 | 10 |
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