- Est. Median Value
- $533K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $143/wk
- Safety Score
- 97/100
- Green Space
- 21%
- Current Weather
- 1.6°C
- Median Age
- 50 yrs
~28 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Hillside
Is Hillside a good place to live?
Hillside is home to roughly 624 people across 109.5 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Hillside scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 97/100 and 21% green space.
Schools: Hillside has 1 school 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 $533K, and weekly rent typically sits around $143.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 1.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Hillside 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
- Safety97
- Amenities10
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability70
- Green space70
- Community56
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $533K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $143/wk
- Median HH Income
- $102K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +7.2%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Hillside?
- Children living in Hillside are in zone for Southland Adventist Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Hillside?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
- What is the postcode for Hillside?
- The postcode for Hillside is 9672.
- What is the population of Hillside?
- Hillside has 624 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Hillside?
- The estimated median property value in Hillside is $533K. Median weekly rent is $143/week.
- Where is Hillside?
- Hillside is in Southland, New Zealand.
- Is Hillside a good place to live?
- Hillside scores 52/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Hillside
Schools in zone for Hillside
Children living in Hillside have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Hillside. 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.
Tradies & Services in Hillside
Tradies & services(1)
Astrod Engineering and Auto
Stay in Hillside
Places to stay(2)
Freedom Camping for Self Contained Vehicles
Wilderness Cottage
Hillside Weather
Current conditions: 1.6°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.8 | 9.78 | 4.25 | 10.86 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.15 | 9.36 | 5.05 | 10.58 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.09 | 6.99 | 6.46 | 8.86 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.29 | 6.12 | 4.17 | 7.52 |
| 🍂 May | 10.47 | 3.27 | 5.14 | 5.34 |
| ❄️ Jun | 8.24 | 0.98 | 3.91 | 5.65 |
| ❄️ Jul | 7.64 | 0.77 | 3.95 | 5.45 |
| ❄️ Aug | 9.12 | 1.99 | 4.59 | 7.11 |
| 🌸 Sep | 10.81 | 3.59 | 10.56 | 7.21 |
| 🌸 Oct | 12.52 | 3.95 | 6.4 | 7.92 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.1 | 5 | 4.67 | 10.42 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.9 | 8.91 | 5.27 | 10.33 |
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