Population, housing, and household data sourced from Stats NZ Census 2023 [VERIFIED]. School data from MOE School Directory. Not professional advice. Always seek independent guidance.
18,702
Stats NZ Census 2023
33.5
Stats NZ Census 2023
55.2%
Stats NZ Census 2023
$114,802
Household, annual
Gender: 9,294 male · 9,315 female
Owner-Occupied
55.2%
Rented
44.9%
Housing Quality
26.7% damp
22.6% mould
Median Weekly Rent
$538
Vacancy Rate
7.2%
Avg Persons/Household
3
SA2 areas: Hillcrest (Rotorua District), Hillcrest East (Hamilton City), Hillcrest West (Hamilton City), Hillcrest East (Auckland), Hillcrest West (Auckland), Hillcrest North (Auckland)
| School | Zone Score | EQI |
|---|---|---|
| Sunnybrae Normal School | ★★★★★Medium | 386 |
| Willow Park School | ★★★★★Medium | 365 |
| Knighton Normal School | ★★★★★Very High | 476 |
| Malfroy School | ★★★★★Very High | 529 |
| St John's College (Hillcrest)♂ | ★★★★★High | 428 |
| Rotorua Girls' High School♀ | ★★★★★Very High | 522 |
Source: Ministry of Education School Directory (March 2026 roll). EQI = Equity Index — replaces Decile system since 2024. Higher EQI = more affluent catchment. Zone Score: ★★★★★ ≥470 · ★★★★ ≥400 · ★★★ ≥330 · ★★ ≥250 · ★ <250.