- Est. Median Value
- $777K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Safety Score
- 63/100
- Green Space
- 16%
- Current Weather
- 8.3°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~62 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Hilltop
Is Hilltop a good place to live?
Hilltop is home to roughly 2,778 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Hilltop scores 60 out of 100, with a safety score of 63/100 and 16% green space.
Schools: Hilltop has 11 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 $777K, and weekly rent typically sits around $450.
Lifestyle: Hilltop has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Hilltop 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
- Safety63
- Amenities92
- Schools67
- Housing Affordability48
- Green space52
- Community44
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $777K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Median HH Income
- $89K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.6%
- 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 Hilltop
Schools in zone for Hilltop
Children living in Hilltop have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Tauhara College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 711 · decile 6
Hilltop School
Full Primary · roll 561 · decile 9
Taupo Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 504 · decile 4
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Hilltop. 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 Hilltop that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Lake Taupo Christian School
Composite · roll 137 · decile 8 · 0.6 km away
Tauhara School
Contributing · roll 240 · decile 3 · 1.0 km away
Mountview School
Full Primary · roll 309 · decile 3 · 1.8 km away
Waipahihi School
Contributing · roll 344 · decile 7 · 2.2 km away
Taupo School
Contributing · roll 447 · decile 5 · 2.3 km away
Taupo-nui-a-Tia College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1204 · decile 3 · 2.5 km away
TKKM o Whakarewa I Te Reo Ki Tuwharetoa
Composite · roll 190 · decile 2 · 2.8 km away
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo)
Full Primary · roll 228 · decile 8 · 3.8 km away
Explore Hilltop
Things to do(7)
Hot Water Rock Pools
Taupo DeBretts Hot Springs
Taharepa Reserve
The New Zealand Flyfishing Company
Kiaido Ryu Martial Arts Taupo
Wai-O-Tapo Thermal Park
FunDrive
Parks & green spaces(3)
Taupo DeBretts Hot Springs
Taharepa Reserve
Wai-O-Tapo Thermal Park
Healthcare(1)
Taupo Hospital
Eat & Drink in Hilltop
Places to eat & drink(19)
Industrie
Columbus Coffee
Asian restaurant
Mole & Chicken restaurant and Bar
Spicy Touch by Chef Hiru
Savour Cafe
Grasshopper Takeaways
McDonald's
Mole and Chicken
Tarawera Cafe SH5
Bistro Lago
The Local Diner
Kootcakes
Stag Park Diner
Rangitaiki Tavern
Columbus MEGA Café
Subway
Paris Delice
Industrie Kitchen and cafe
Tradies & Services in Hilltop
Tradies & services(10)
Amuri Kitchens
Goodyear
Goodyear Autocare Taupo
Hight Consulting Engineers
RPG Painting Ltd
S - Tech Tuning
Saplings Early Learning Taupō
Taupo Concrete
The Double Glazing Company
Truckstops Taupo
Shops in Hilltop
Shops(4)
General Electrical & Renovation Ltd
Hilltop Foodmarket
Marty's Fruit & Vegetable Specialists
Mitre 10 Mega
Beauty & Fitness in Hilltop
Beauty & fitness(5)
Debonair Hair Fashion
FunDrive
Kiaido Ryu Martial Arts Taupo
The Beauty Studio Taupo
The New Zealand Flyfishing Company
Professional Services in Hilltop
Professional services(2)
Roam Taupo
Stag Park Business Taupo
Stay in Hilltop
Places to stay(3)
Hilton Lake Taupo
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa
Hilltop Weather
Current conditions: 8.3°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.72 | 13.66 | 5.38 | 9.83 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.47 | 13.37 | 4.28 | 9.98 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.71 | 10.49 | 3.02 | 9.94 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.26 | 10 | 2.11 | 8.11 |
| 🍂 May | 12.95 | 7.45 | 3.46 | 6.86 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.47 | 6 | 2.42 | 6.81 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.21 | 4.62 | 2.9 | 6.51 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.54 | 3.76 | 2.43 | 7.87 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.14 | 6.22 | 4.24 | 9.03 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.17 | 7.66 | 3.13 | 9.9 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.09 | 9.78 | 3.84 | 10.61 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.52 | 12.81 | 3.76 | 10.72 |
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