- Est. Median Value
- $966K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Safety Score
- 75/100
- Green Space
- 8%
- Current Weather
- 8.3°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~50 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Hillsborough
Is Hillsborough a good place to live?
Hillsborough is home to roughly 1,365 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Hillsborough scores 46 out of 100, with a safety score of 75/100 and 8% green space.
Schools: Hillsborough has 14 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 $966K, and weekly rent typically sits around $450.
Lifestyle: Hillsborough has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.3°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
- Safety75
- Amenities10
- Schools78
- Housing Affordability39
- Green space25
- Community78
- Transport21
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $966K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Median HH Income
- $97K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +11.8%
- 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 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.
Inglewood High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 544 · decile 7
Egmont Village School
Full Primary · roll 195 · decile 8
Fitzroy School
Contributing · roll 425 · decile 8
Highlands Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 710 · decile 7
Check your school zone
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).
Mangorei School
Full Primary · roll 280 · decile 10 · 2.3 km away
Merrilands School
Contributing · roll 133 · decile 7 · 3.2 km away
Welbourn School
Contributing · roll 325 · decile 8 · 3.6 km away
New Plymouth Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 56 · decile 8 · 3.7 km away
Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth)
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 743 · decile 8 · 4.2 km away
St John Bosco School (New Plymouth)
Contributing · roll 246 · decile 8 · 4.3 km away
St Pius X School (New Plymouth)
Contributing · roll 183 · decile 9 · 4.4 km away
New Plymouth Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1314 · decile 7 · 4.5 km away
New Plymouth Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1512 · decile 7 · 4.6 km away
Vogeltown School
Contributing · roll 324 · 4.7 km away
Explore Hillsborough
Things to do(1)
Hillsborough Holden Museum and Mini Putt
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Tradies & Services in Hillsborough
Tradies & services(2)
Smart Road Horse Floats and Horse Trucks
The Shed Interiors
Shops in Hillsborough
Shops(1)
Taranaki Rubber Co
Beauty & Fitness in Hillsborough
Beauty & fitness(2)
Hillsborough Holden Museum and Mini Putt
Nail Envy
Stay in Hillsborough
Places to stay(1)
Egmont Villa Farmstay
Hillsborough Weather
Current conditions: 8.3°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.35 | 14.99 | 8.3 | 10.39 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.43 | 14.06 | 4.01 | 10.64 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.77 | 11.82 | 3.2 | 9.76 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.02 | 11.71 | 6.09 | 8.32 |
| 🍂 May | 15.36 | 9.62 | 6.49 | 6.96 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.2 | 8.25 | 3.25 | 7.11 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.2 | 7.26 | 3.81 | 7.07 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13 | 6.11 | 6.05 | 7.65 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.47 | 8.53 | 4.71 | 9.32 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.66 | 9.57 | 4.24 | 9.98 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.08 | 11.18 | 3.54 | 10.42 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.25 | 13.57 | 5.25 | 10.32 |
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