- Est. Median Value
- $571K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $330/wk
- Safety Score
- 91/100
- Green Space
- 7%
- Current Weather
- 10.4°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~34 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in South Hillend
Is South Hillend a good place to live?
South Hillend is home to roughly 205 people across 83.4 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, South Hillend scores 54 out of 100, with a safety score of 91/100 and 7% green space.
Schools: South Hillend has 4 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 $571K, and weekly rent typically sits around $330.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 10.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether South Hillend 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
- Safety91
- Amenities20
- Schools76
- Housing Affordability66
- Green space24
- Community67
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $571K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $330/wk
- Median HH Income
- $73K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.9%
- 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 South Hillend?
- Children living in South Hillend are in zone for Limehills School, Central Southland College, St Thomas School (Winton), 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 South Hillend?
- 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 South Hillend?
- The postcode for South Hillend is 9783.
- What is the population of South Hillend?
- South Hillend has 205 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in South Hillend?
- The estimated median property value in South Hillend is $571K. Median weekly rent is $330/week.
- Where is South Hillend?
- South Hillend is in Southland, New Zealand.
- Is South Hillend a good place to live?
- South Hillend scores 54/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in South Hillend
Schools in zone for South Hillend
Children living in South Hillend have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Limehills School
Full Primary · roll 135 · decile 10
Central Southland College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 686 · decile 6
St Thomas School (Winton)
Full Primary · roll 89 · decile 9
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 South Hillend. 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.
South Hillend Weather
Current conditions: 10.4°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.69 | 10.38 | 3.79 | 10.03 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.43 | 10.1 | 4.57 | 9.76 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.87 | 8.19 | 5.2 | 8.02 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.93 | 7.37 | 3.43 | 7 |
| 🍂 May | 11.57 | 5.18 | 4.34 | 4.82 |
| ❄️ Jun | 9.77 | 2.6 | 3.35 | 5.79 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.92 | 2.13 | 4.27 | 5.73 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.23 | 3.08 | 3.29 | 6.82 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.27 | 4.64 | 5.62 | 8.17 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.48 | 5.25 | 5.02 | 8.16 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.97 | 6.1 | 3.99 | 9.21 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.05 | 9.33 | 4.47 | 9.43 |
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