Blackburn North vs Box Hill North
The verdict
Blackburn North is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $1.32M in Box Hill North. Box Hill North is closer to the coast (15.4 km vs 17.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Blackburn North rates higher (100 vs 61/100 in Box Hill North).
Scores
| Blackburn North | Box Hill North | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 90 |
| Transport | 80 | 80 |
| Education | 91 | 93 |
| Liveability | 93 | 97 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blackburn North | Box Hill North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,627 | 12,337 |
| Median age | 39 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,021 | $1,820 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 59.8% | 61.7% |
| Born in Australia | 62.4% | 49.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Blackburn North Moderate Growth · Box Hill North Moderate Growth
Property
| Blackburn North | Box Hill North | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.29M | $1.32M |
| Median unit price | $902K | $865K |
| House price YoY | 10.3% | -5.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Blackburn North | Box Hill North | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 61 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 197 | 616 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 184 | 292 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 157 | 243 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,714 | 3,664 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blackburn North | Box Hill North | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,120 | 1,098 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blackburn North · Box Hill North
Transport
| Blackburn North | Box Hill North | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 80 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 41 | 56 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 62 | 56 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Blackburn North | Box Hill North | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 4 |
| Parks | 16 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.4 km | 15.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.8 km | 14.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.3 km | 1.3 km |
Population & growth
| Blackburn North | Box Hill North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,627 | 12,337 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,096 | 13,327 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,873 | 15,969 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.50% | 1.95% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blackburn North or Box Hill North?
Blackburn North has the higher residential safety score (Blackburn North 100/100 vs Box Hill North 61/100).
Which is more affordable, Blackburn North or Box Hill North?
Blackburn North is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $1.32M.
Which has better schools, Blackburn North or Box Hill North?
Blackburn North has a higher average school ICSEA (Blackburn North 1120 vs Box Hill North 1098; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Blackburn North or Box Hill North?
Blackburn North and Box Hill North have similar transport scores.
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