- Est. Median Value
- $836K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $415/wk
- Safety Score
- 66/100
- Green Space
- 63%
- Current Weather
- 5.4°C
- Median Age
- 42 yrs
~59 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Hillsborough
Is Hillsborough a good place to live?
Hillsborough is home to roughly 2,370 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Hillsborough scores 73 out of 100, with a safety score of 66/100 and 63% green space.
Schools: Hillsborough has 46 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 $836K, and weekly rent typically sits around $415.
Lifestyle: Hillsborough has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 5.4°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
- Safety66
- Amenities100
- Schools75
- Housing Affordability45
- Green space100
- Community100
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $836K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $415/wk
- Median HH Income
- $104K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- 0.0%
- 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.
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2123 · decile 3
Te Aratai College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1277 · decile 3
Cashmere High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2459 · decile 9
Hillview Christian School
Composite · roll 545 · decile 7
Marian College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 436 · decile 9
St Anne's School (Woolston)
Full Primary · roll 176 · decile 3
St Martins School
Full Primary · roll 471 · decile 9
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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).
Rudolf Steiner School (Chch)
Composite · roll 280 · decile 8 · 0.8 km away
Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki
Full Primary · roll 108 · 0.8 km away
Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School
Full Primary · roll 355 · decile 4 · 0.9 km away
St Mark's School (Christchurch)
Full Primary · roll 229 · 1.3 km away
TKKM o Waitaha
Composite · roll 221 · decile 1 · 1.6 km away
Ngutuawa School
Full Primary · roll 133 · decile 3 · 1.8 km away
Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto
Full Primary · roll 463 · decile 8 · 1.8 km away
Te Waka Unua School
Full Primary · roll 485 · decile 2 · 2.0 km away
Kimihia Parents' College
Teen Parent Unit · decile 1 · 2.1 km away
Waltham School
Full Primary · roll 246 · decile 3 · 2.2 km away
St Peter's School Te Kura Haoika
Full Primary · roll 155 · decile 8 · 2.4 km away
Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington
Contributing · roll 433 · decile 10 · 2.5 km away
Tamariki School
Full Primary · roll 48 · decile 4 · 2.5 km away
Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School
Contributing · roll 328 · decile 2 · 3.1 km away
Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo
Contributing · roll 547 · decile 8 · 3.1 km away
Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū
Full Primary · roll 476 · decile 9 · 3.2 km away
Catholic Cathedral College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 598 · decile 8 · 3.3 km away
Te Ahuwai Bromley School
Contributing · roll 356 · decile 3 · 3.3 km away
Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School
Intermediate · roll 485 · decile 4 · 3.7 km away
Te Pā o Rākaihautū
Composite · roll 209 · decile 2 · 3.8 km away
Heathcote Valley School
Full Primary · roll 186 · decile 9 · 3.8 km away
Mt Pleasant School
Full Primary · roll 372 · decile 10 · 3.9 km away
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery
Composite · roll 650 · decile 8 · 4.0 km away
Christchurch East School
Full Primary · roll 289 · decile 3 · 4.0 km away
St Michael's Church School
Full Primary · roll 124 · decile 8 · 4.2 km away
TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi
Composite · roll 229 · decile 3 · 4.3 km away
Whītau School
Contributing · roll 285 · decile 2 · 4.3 km away
Addington Te Kura Taumatua
Contributing · roll 335 · decile 3 · 4.4 km away
Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School
Contributing · roll 264 · decile 4 · 4.6 km away
Kingslea School
Specialist School · roll 125 · 4.7 km away
Sacred Heart School (Christchurch)
Full Primary · roll 185 · decile 4 · 4.8 km away
Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka
Contributing · roll 428 · decile 10 · 4.9 km away
Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch)
Full Primary · roll 324 · decile 10 · 4.9 km away
Christ's College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 708 · decile 10 · 5.0 km away
The Cathedral Grammar School
Full Primary · roll 242 · decile 10 · 5.0 km away
St Mary's School (Christchurch)
Full Primary · roll 119 · decile 4 · 5.0 km away
Explore Hillsborough
Things to do(12)
T-Rex Ride
Huntsbury Track
Plane Table Mt Vernon
Montgomery Spur Reserve
Hillsborough Park Domain
Mt. Vernon Park
Jurassic Adventure
Rapaki
St Martins Valley Tennis Club
Port Hills
Hillsborough Domain
Whenua Fit
Parks & green spaces(8)
Huntsbury Track
Plane Table Mt Vernon
Montgomery Spur Reserve
Hillsborough Park Domain
Mt. Vernon Park
Rapaki
Port Hills
Hillsborough Domain
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Hillsborough
Places to eat & drink(6)
The Bicycle Thief
IN SITU
Jon Jon Foods
Castle Rock Cafe
Lyttleton Port, Christchurch
French Bakery
Tradies & Services in Hillsborough
Tradies & services(19)
2C Solar Light Company
Auto Restorations Ltd.
Avon Dickie Construction
Canterbury Steel Structures
Christchurch Electrical
Dispense Worx South
DJ Hewitt Builders
Finesse Consulting Engineers
Hiko Heating & Electrical
Hussey Paint and Panel
Live House - Tiles & Timber Flooring
Pakworld
Port Hills Truck Centre
Rentokil Christchurch
Rocky Auto
Satele landscape Ltd
Simon Construction Ltd
Spaceman Gardens Ltd
Strathclyde
Shops in Hillsborough
Shops(11)
Ambius Plant Hire Christchurch
Aquabach Houseboats
Direct Scaffolding Supplies
Handy Round the Hills
Macpac Basecamp
New Zealand
Peakfuel Group
PeakFuel Group Limited
Stellar Haus
Uniforms Made Easy UME Christchurch
Xtend-Life Group
Beauty & Fitness in Hillsborough
Beauty & fitness(4)
Jurassic Adventure
La mode Hair
St Martins Valley Tennis Club
Whenua Fit
Professional Services in Hillsborough
Professional services(9)
ContainerCo Hire & Sales
Dolce Wedding Photography
Emily Rachel Weddings
Jarvis Advanced Accounting Solutions
Kurt Brandso - Mike Pero Mortgages
Lowes Industries Limited
Maguire and Harford Architects
Mike Pero Mortgages
Winstone Wallboards Ltd
Stay in Hillsborough
Places to stay(1)
Casa di Etta
Hillsborough Weather
Current conditions: 5.4°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.14 | 13.7 | 36.87 | 11.9 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.69 | 13.2 | 96.63 | 9.44 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.59 | 11.21 | 52.47 | 9.06 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.88 | 9.61 | 39.7 | 8.35 |
| 🍂 May | 14.41 | 6.85 | 44.1 | 6.38 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.09 | 5.97 | 51.37 | 5.49 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.87 | 4.21 | 121.17 | 5.64 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12 | 4.29 | 46.7 | 7.43 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.34 | 6.07 | 52.9 | 8.79 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.05 | 7.26 | 51.73 | 10.38 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.93 | 10.21 | 62.53 | 11.39 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.13 | 12.5 | 49.3 | 10.7 |
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