Neighbourhood guide
What's near Hillcrest
In Hillcrest, Rotorua, we found 7 categories of nearby amenities - schools, supermarkets, healthcare and public transport - each listed with its distance below.
The median rent for a 3-bedroom house in Hillcrest was $700 a week (period ending Jun 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIEAuckland - Hillcrest/Oratia/Pakuranga Heights/Patumahoe · Jun 2026 · 147 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $690 | $620 | $700 | $820 | $700 |
| Apartment | - | $600 | - | - | $600 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Hillcrest
Schools near Hillcrest
- Rotorua Girls' High School 0.4 km
- Malfroy School 0.6 km
- Glenholme School 1.0 km
- John Paul College 1.0 km
- Rotorua Intermediate 1.0 km
- St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua) 1.2 km
- Otonga Road School 1.3 km
- Awhina School/ Activity Centre 1.3 km
- Westbrook School 1.4 km
- Rotorua Boys' High School 1.5 km
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Hillcrest
- BestStart Hillcrest 0.4 km
- Playtopia Educare 0.5 km
- Rotorua Girls' High School Childcare Centre 0.5 km
- Kidz World Rutland St 0.8 km
- Pathways Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten 0.9 km
- Rotorua Community Creche & Kindergarten Inc. 1.0 km
- Awhi Educare @ Glenholme 1.0 km
- Central Kids Kindergartens - Fordlands 1.0 km
- The Treehouse on Ranolf 1.0 km
- Kidz Rock Early Learning Centre 1.1 km
Supermarkets near Hillcrest
- New World 0.5 km
- FreshChoice 1.7 km
- Woolworths 1.9 km
- PAK'nSAVE 2.0 km
- Woolworths 3.4 km
- Brown Owl Organics 1.1 km
- Shreeji Food & Spice 2.0 km
- Rotorua Fresh Veges & Spices 2.0 km
Pharmacies near Hillcrest
- Pharmacy West End Ltd 0.6 km
- Ranolf Pharmacy 1.4 km
- Chemist Warehouse 1.7 km
- Hinemoa Pharmacy 1.8 km
- Unichem 1.8 km
Doctors / GPs near Hillcrest
- West End Medical 0.6 km
- Ranolf Medical Centre 1.4 km
- Plunket 1.6 km
- Kuirau Surgical Centre 1.8 km
- Health Centre 1.9 km
Hospitals near Hillcrest
- Southern Cross Hospital Rotorua 0.9 km
Airports near Hillcrest
- Rotorua Lakes Water Aerodrome 2.9 km
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Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest
What amenities are near Hillcrest?
Hillcrest has 7 categories of nearby amenities mapped, including schools, supermarkets, doctors, hospitals and public transport, each listed with its distance from the suburb centre.
What is the median rent for a 3-bedroom home in Hillcrest?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Hillcrest was $700 for the period ending Jun 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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