Annangrove vs Box Hill
The verdict
Box Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $3.84M in Annangrove. Box Hill rates higher for transport (52 vs 29). Annangrove is closer to the coast (24.1 km vs 27.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Annangrove rates higher (100 vs 55/100 in Box Hill).
Scores
| Annangrove | Box Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 53 |
| Transport | 29 | 52 |
| Education | 64 | 80 |
| Liveability | 22 | 31 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Annangrove | Box Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,472 | 6,450 |
| Median age | 44 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,650 | $2,881 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.3% | 58.2% |
| Born in Australia | 80.9% | 53.4% |
| Avg household size | 3.5 | 3.3 |
Growth: Annangrove Stable · Box Hill High Growth
Property
| Annangrove | Box Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.84M | $1.29M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $1.16M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -1.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $950 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 40 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Annangrove | Box Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 136 | 279 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 233 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 136 | 419 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,630 | 5,628 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Annangrove | Box Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,109 | 1,078 |
See the full school list on each profile: Annangrove · Box Hill
Transport
| Annangrove | Box Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 29 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 44 | 78 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 114 | 125 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.4 km | 4.2 km |
Liveability
| Annangrove | Box Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.3°C | 30.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.1 km | 27.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 33.9 km | 37.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.8 km | 8.4 km |
Population & growth
| Annangrove | Box Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,472 | 6,450 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,499 | 16,421 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,537 | 42,051 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.46% | 26.32% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Annangrove or Box Hill?
Annangrove has the higher residential safety score (Annangrove 100/100 vs Box Hill 55/100).
Which is more affordable, Annangrove or Box Hill?
Box Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $3.84M.
Which has better schools, Annangrove or Box Hill?
Annangrove has a higher average school ICSEA (Annangrove 1109 vs Box Hill 1078; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Annangrove or Box Hill?
Box Hill has the higher transport score (Annangrove 29/100 vs Box Hill 52/100).
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