- Est. Median Value
- $1.26M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $600/wk
- Safety Score
- 82/100
- Green Space
- 34%
- Current Weather
- 11.0°C
- Median Age
- 35 yrs
~44 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Hillsborough
Is Hillsborough a good place to live?
Hillsborough is home to roughly 6,093 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Hillsborough scores 68 out of 100, with a safety score of 82/100 and 34% green space.
Schools: Hillsborough has 51 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 $1.26M, and weekly rent typically sits around $600.
Lifestyle: Hillsborough has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 11.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Hillsborough 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
- Safety82
- Amenities100
- Schools59
- Housing Affordability30
- Green space100
- Community67
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.26M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $600/wk
- Median HH Income
- $135K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +3.3%
- 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 Hillsborough
Schools in zone for Hillsborough
Children living in Hillsborough have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Hillsborough School
Contributing · roll 346 · decile 8
Waikowhai Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 340 · decile 5
Onehunga High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1011 · decile 3
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Hillsborough. 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 Hillsborough that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Monte Cecilia Catholic School
Contributing · roll 147 · decile 6 · 0.8 km away
Hay Park School
Contributing · roll 150 · decile 1 · 1.1 km away
Waikowhai Primary School
Contributing · roll 193 · decile 2 · 1.3 km away
Mt Roskill Grammar
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1916 · decile 5 · 1.8 km away
Mt Roskill Primary School
Contributing · roll 609 · decile 5 · 1.9 km away
Marcellin College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 468 · decile 2 · 2.2 km away
Royal Oak Intermediate School
Intermediate · roll 432 · decile 8 · 2.2 km away
Mt Roskill Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 559 · decile 5 · 2.2 km away
St Therese School (Three Kings)
Full Primary · roll 77 · decile 3 · 2.2 km away
Three Kings School
Contributing · roll 460 · decile 6 · 2.3 km away
Waterlea Public School
Contributing · roll 404 · decile 5 · 2.4 km away
May Road School
Contributing · roll 175 · decile 1 · 2.6 km away
Twin Oaks Classical School
Composite · 2.6 km away
Dominion Road School
Contributing · roll 199 · decile 3 · 2.7 km away
Onehunga Primary School
Contributing · roll 424 · decile 4 · 2.7 km away
Royal Oak School
Contributing · roll 421 · decile 9 · 2.7 km away
OneSchool Global - New Zealand
Composite · roll 1499 · 2.8 km away
Golden Grove School
Full Primary · roll 48 · decile 4 · 2.8 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga)
Full Primary · roll 159 · decile 3 · 3.0 km away
Ambury Park Centre
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 4 · 3.1 km away
Halsey Drive School
Contributing · roll 456 · decile 7 · 3.2 km away
Maangere Bridge School
Contributing · roll 326 · decile 3 · 3.5 km away
Marshall Laing School
Contributing · roll 611 · decile 5 · 3.5 km away
Wesley Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 104 · decile 1 · 3.5 km away
Lynfield College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2011 · decile 6 · 3.6 km away
Central Auckland Specialist School
Specialist School · roll 280 · decile 5 · 3.6 km away
Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom)
Contributing · roll 202 · decile 7 · 3.6 km away
Wesley Primary School
Contributing · roll 163 · decile 1 · 3.9 km away
Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka)
Full Primary · roll 111 · decile 3 · 4.0 km away
Maungawhau School
Contributing · roll 637 · decile 9 · 4.0 km away
Mountain View School
Contributing · roll 318 · decile 1 · 4.0 km away
Auckland Seventh-Day Adventist H S
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 338 · decile 1 · 4.1 km away
Good Shepherd School (Balmoral)
Contributing · roll 176 · decile 7 · 4.2 km away
Te Papapa School
Contributing · roll 302 · decile 2 · 4.2 km away
Epsom Normal School
Contributing · roll 592 · decile 10 · 4.4 km away
New Windsor School
Contributing · roll 347 · decile 4 · 4.4 km away
Sisters United Academy
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 4.4 km away
Balmoral S D A School
Full Primary · roll 65 · decile 6 · 4.5 km away
Oranga School
Contributing · roll 213 · decile 3 · 4.6 km away
Blockhouse Bay School
Contributing · roll 508 · decile 7 · 4.7 km away
Mangere College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 765 · 4.8 km away
Auckland Normal Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 687 · decile 10 · 4.8 km away
Edendale School (Auckland)
Contributing · roll 497 · decile 6 · 4.8 km away
St Cuthbert's College (Epsom)
Composite · roll 1640 · 4.9 km away
Balmoral School (Auckland)
Full Primary · roll 757 · decile 8 · 4.9 km away
Totara Point School
Contributing · decile 10 · 4.9 km away
Kohia Terrace School
Full Primary · roll 364 · decile 10 · 4.9 km away
Cornwall Park District School
Contributing · roll 666 · decile 9 · 5.0 km away
Explore Hillsborough
Things to do(8)
West Reserve
SceneCraft
Goodall Forest & Bird
Hillsborough Reserve
Waikowhai Park - Faulkner Bay
Hillsborough Junior Athletics Club
Jellico Public park
Hillsborough Park
Parks & green spaces(6)
West Reserve
Goodall Forest & Bird
Hillsborough Reserve
Waikowhai Park - Faulkner Bay
Jellico Public park
Hillsborough Park
Healthcare(3)
Hillsborough Pharmacy
Wisdom Pharmacy
Hillsborough Hospital
Eat & Drink in Hillsborough
Places to eat & drink(13)
Littlejohn Cafe
The Curry Village
Kahlua
Hills Cafe
The Little Oven
Hill House Cafe
Five Elements Cafe Bistro
Pizza Boyz
The Pah
Sushi Plus
Homestead Cafe and Eatery
The Little Oven Foodstore
Addaa Indian Cuisine
Tradies & Services in Hillsborough
Tradies & services(10)
Ansari Consulting & Project Management
Car And Castle Cleaning
City Pest and Carpet Service
Covermania Ltd
Eco Cleaning Services Auckland
Flea Control Auckland
Kerry's Classic Stereo Repairs
LSM Construction
Pro Waterblasting
Waikowhai Auto Service Centre
Shops in Hillsborough
Shops(5)
Ace Energy Solutions
Bakshi Enterprises
Bluebells Cakery - Hillsborough
Hillsborough Liquor
Hillsborough Liquor Centre
Beauty & Fitness in Hillsborough
Beauty & fitness(7)
Amila Stylist
Body Contours - Your Beauty, Your Way - Auckland Skin Care Clinic
Cherry Bomb Hair Design
Hillsborough Junior Athletics Club
Magic Beauty Salon
SceneCraft
Varela's Beauty
Professional Services in Hillsborough
Professional services(5)
A Plus Waterproofing
Ayona NZ
Igraphicbox
Mazda Financial Services
The Mortgage Lounge
Stay in Hillsborough
Places to stay(1)
Solsen Flexi Stay
Hillsborough Weather
Current conditions: 11.0°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.87 | 17.44 | 6.45 | 10.01 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.78 | 16.49 | 6.12 | 10.25 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.7 | 14.42 | 2.77 | 10.03 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.68 | 14.27 | 3.84 | 8.54 |
| 🍂 May | 16.91 | 11.75 | 4.24 | 7.57 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.56 | 10.19 | 3.54 | 7.17 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.46 | 8.99 | 3.6 | 7.32 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.52 | 7.82 | 2.1 | 8.08 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.15 | 10.71 | 3.24 | 9.3 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.37 | 11.62 | 3.63 | 10.14 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.28 | 12.9 | 3.41 | 10.85 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.26 | 15.76 | 3.66 | 11.34 |
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