Last updated October 2026
Hillpark is a leafy family-oriented South Auckland residential suburb — mature established streets with substantial tree cover, the Hillpark Primary School, and easy access to both the Manurewa town centre and the wider Manukau commercial precinct.
Official Suburb Facts
- Population (2023 Census)
- About 4,990, about the same as 2018
- Land area
- 1.56 km²
- Location
- 22.0 km south-east of central Auckland
- Council
- Auckland Council
- Neighbouring suburbs
- Manurewa, The Gardens, Manurewa East, Wiri, Totara Heights
- Ward or local board
- Manurewa Local Board
- Main shopping
- Manurewa town centre, within walking distance
Who Lives in Hillpark
About 4,990 residents in 1,430 households. From the 2023 Census, with the New Zealand figure alongside for comparison.
Schools in Hillpark
One school sits inside the Hillpark boundary. It has an enrolment zone, so check an address is in zone before you buy or rent.
Also zoned for Hillpark
Show all 4 zoned schools
Zones change, so confirm with the school before relying on one.
Bin Day in Hillpark
Auckland Council sets collection days street by street. Look up your address to get your day and which bins go out.
Find your bin day and what goes in each binStreets in Hillpark
39 streets are in Hillpark. Search any street in Auckland to see which suburb it is in.
Show all 39 streets in Hillpark
- A
- Accessway
- Accessway
- Accessway
- Accessway
- Alicante Avenue
- Arthur Road
- B
- Brouder Place
- C
- Claude Road
- Collie Street
- D
- David Avenue
- Dennis Avenue
- E
- Earls Court
- F
- Frank Place
- Freshney Place
- G
- Gerona Crescent
- Grande Vue Road
- H
- Halver Road
- Hill Road
- Hillcrest Grove
- I
- Iorangi Place
- J
- Jill Place
- K
- Kahurangi Place
- Kelvyn Grove
- Knights Drive
- Knox Road
- L
- Lawrence Crescent
- Lynmore Drive
- M
- Manresa Close
- O
- Orams Road
- P
- Paloma Court
- Pantera Way
- Patricia Place
- R
- Rothery Road
- S
- Scenic Drive
- Sime Road
- T
- Tampin Road
- Tomlinson Street
- V
- Vista Place
- W
- Walpole Avenue
A long road is listed in each suburb it runs through.
Safety and Hazards
Higher than the Auckland average for the number of people who live here. Busy beaches, town centres and nightlife draw lots of visitors, which lifts the figure. Another 76 reports were at shops and businesses.
Buses from Hillpark
10 bus stops inside the suburb.
Typical weekday daytime frequency.
Weather and Rent at a Glance
Weather is city-wide; rent is for this suburb.
About Hillpark
Hillpark is a leafy established South Auckland residential suburb — mature tree-lined streets of post-war hous...
Hillpark is a leafy established South Auckland residential suburb — mature tree-lined streets of post-war houses and bungalows with substantial gardens, distinguishing it from more recent denser South Auckland developments. Strong family demographic anchored by Hillpark Primary School and the surrounding amenities. The position close to Manurewa and Manukau gives easy commercial access without being on top of either.
Hillpark Primary School and Family Demographic
Hillpark School (primary) is the suburb’s main local school — well-regarded among South Auckland primaries.
Hillpark School (primary) is the suburb’s main local school — well-regarded among South Auckland primaries. The suburb’s family demographic is anchored by the schools plus the leafy residential character that distinguishes Hillpark from neighbouring suburbs. Secondary access typically through nearby Manurewa High School or other South Auckland options.
Manurewa and Beyond
Hillpark is walking distance to the Manurewa town centre — shops, restaurants, the Manurewa train station, and the local commercial strip.
Hillpark is walking distance to the Manurewa town centre — shops, restaurants, the Manurewa train station, and the local commercial strip. Manukau (the larger commercial sub-centre with Westfield Manukau, MIT campus and Manukau train station) is a short drive away. The combination gives Hillpark residents practical access to multiple commercial centres without commuting into the central city.
Near Hillpark
Just outside Hillpark, within 10 km of its centre, nearest first.
Places
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Businesses
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Where to Learn More
Hillpark School — local primary school.
Manurewa Local Board — local government area.
Auckland Transport — Manurewa station — Southern Line train.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people live in Hillpark?
About 4,990 people lived in Hillpark at the 2023 Census, about the same as in 2018. See Who Lives in Hillpark
What school zones cover Hillpark?
The zones of Greenmeadows Intermediate and Manurewa High School cover all of Hillpark. Hillpark School, Manurewa Central School and Alfriston College have zones covering part of it. Zones change, so check an address with the school. See Schools in Hillpark
Which buses serve Hillpark?
Route 366, about every 30 min. There are 10 stops in the suburb. See Buses from Hillpark
Is Hillpark in a flood zone?
About 8% of the land in Hillpark is in the council's mapped flood areas. Check a street on the council map before you buy. See Safety and Hazards
What suburbs border Hillpark?
How far is Hillpark from central Auckland?
About 22 km south-east of central Auckland, measured in a straight line.
What's the character?
Leafy established family residential — mature trees, substantial gardens.
Where do I shop in Hillpark?
The Manurewa town centre, with shops and restaurants, is within walking distance.
What is in Manukau near Hillpark?
Manukau, a short drive away, has Westfield Manukau, the MIT campus and Manukau train station.
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Explore Auckland only lists suburbs officially recognised by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), and Hillpark is one of them. Suburb boundary: LINZ, CC BY 4.0.
Sources and data notes 7
- Official Suburb Facts: Boundary, area and neighbours: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. Population: Stats NZ 2023 Census usually resident population, CC BY 4.0, summed from the statistical areas inside the boundary.
- Who Lives in Hillpark: Stats NZ 2023 Census, CC BY 4.0. Figures are summed from the census areas inside the official Hillpark boundary. Percentages are of the people or homes that answered each question; a figure is left out when fewer than 100 answered.
- Schools in Hillpark: Ministry of Education school directory and enrolment zones (CC BY 4.0 and CC BY 3.0 NZ), October 2026.
- Streets in Hillpark: LINZ NZ Addresses road data, CC BY 4.0.
- Safety and Hazards: NZ Police victimisation data, CC BY 4.0, September 2025 to August 2026 (crimes inside homes are only published for burglary); Auckland Council tsunami evacuation zones (2024) and flood plains.
- Buses from Hillpark: Auckland Transport timetable data.
- Weather and Rent at a Glance: NIWA climate averages 1991-2020 (via Figure.NZ); Tenancy Services rental bond data (new bonds in the suburb’s Stats NZ areas), July 2025 to June 2026, CC BY 3.0 NZ.