Blackburn South vs Box Hill South
The verdict
Blackburn South is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.34M versus $1.53M in Box Hill South. Box Hill South rates higher for liveability (96 vs 89). Box Hill South is closer to the coast (13.6 km vs 15.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Blackburn South rates higher (65 vs 51/100 in Box Hill South).
Scores
| Blackburn South | Box Hill South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 90 |
| Transport | 79 | 81 |
| Education | 89 | 94 |
| Liveability | 89 | 96 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blackburn South | Box Hill South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,939 | 8,491 |
| Median age | 42 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,861 | $1,928 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.2% | 64.3% |
| Born in Australia | 60.1% | 57.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Growth: Blackburn South Moderate Growth · Box Hill South Moderate Growth
Property
| Blackburn South | Box Hill South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.34M | $1.53M |
| Median unit price | $818K | $906K |
| House price YoY | -0.2% | 24.6% |
| 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 South | Box Hill South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 51 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 503 | 554 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 448 | 671 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 119 | 342 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,205 | 5,571 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blackburn South | Box Hill South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,093 | 1,137 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blackburn South · Box Hill South
Transport
| Blackburn South | Box Hill South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 79 | 81 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 47 | 52 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 61 | 55 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 1.2 km |
Liveability
| Blackburn South | Box Hill South | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 7 |
| Parks | 15 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.4 km | 13.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.4 km | 14.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.8 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Blackburn South | Box Hill South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,939 | 8,491 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,992 | 9,952 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,160 | 10,991 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.12% | 4.05% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blackburn South or Box Hill South?
Blackburn South has the higher residential safety score (Blackburn South 65/100 vs Box Hill South 51/100).
Which is more affordable, Blackburn South or Box Hill South?
Blackburn South is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.34M versus $1.53M.
Which has better schools, Blackburn South or Box Hill South?
Box Hill South has a higher average school ICSEA (Blackburn South 1093 vs Box Hill South 1137; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Blackburn South or Box Hill South?
Box Hill South has the higher transport score (Blackburn South 79/100 vs Box Hill South 81/100).
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