- Est. Median Value
- $569K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Safety Score
- 38/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 11.2°C
- Median Age
- 51 yrs
~87 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Pillar Rock
Is Pillar Rock a good place to live?
Pillar Rock is home to roughly 738 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Pillar Rock scores 31 out of 100, with a safety score of 38/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Pillar Rock 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 $569K, and weekly rent typically sits around $250.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 11.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Pillar Rock 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.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety38
- Amenities28
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability66
- Green space10
- Community10
- Transport13
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $569K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Median HH Income
- $60K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +7.0%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Pillar Rock?
- Children living in Pillar Rock are in zone for Bay of Islands College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Pillar Rock?
- 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 population of Pillar Rock?
- Pillar Rock has 738 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Pillar Rock?
- The estimated median property value in Pillar Rock is $569K. Median weekly rent is $250/week.
- Where is Pillar Rock?
- Pillar Rock is in Far North, Northland, New Zealand.
- Is Pillar Rock a good place to live?
- Pillar Rock scores 31/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Pillar Rock
Schools in zone for Pillar Rock
Children living in Pillar Rock have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Bay of Islands College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 499 · decile 1
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Pillar Rock. 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.
Pillar Rock Weather
Current conditions: 11.2°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.77 | 18.35 | 5.26 | 10.54 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.91 | 17.68 | 4.46 | 10.54 |
| 🍂 Mar | 22.05 | 15.42 | 1.02 | 10.48 |
| 🍂 Apr | 20.46 | 15.94 | 4.03 | 8.24 |
| 🍂 May | 18.02 | 13.5 | 3.88 | 8.1 |
| ❄️ Jun | 16.33 | 11.68 | 5.1 | 7.03 |
| ❄️ Jul | 15.63 | 10.85 | 3.89 | 7.95 |
| ❄️ Aug | 15.35 | 9.88 | 3.77 | 8.1 |
| 🌸 Sep | 17.04 | 11.48 | 3.3 | 9.57 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.91 | 12.69 | 3.88 | 10.56 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.46 | 13.48 | 2.4 | 11.73 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.01 | 16.47 | 3.05 | 11.55 |
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