Box Hill North vs Box Hill
The verdict
Box Hill North is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.32M versus $1.66M in Box Hill. Box Hill rates higher for transport (100 vs 80). Box Hill is closer to the coast (14.4 km vs 15.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Box Hill North rates higher (61 vs 28/100 in Box Hill).
Scores
| Box Hill North | Box Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 96 |
| Transport | 80 | 100 |
| Education | 93 | 90 |
| Liveability | 97 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Box Hill North | Box Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,337 | 14,353 |
| Median age | 37 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,820 | $1,267 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 61.7% | 57.8% |
| Born in Australia | 49.7% | 31.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.2 |
Growth: Box Hill North Moderate Growth · Box Hill Moderate Growth
Property
| Box Hill North | Box Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.32M | $1.66M |
| Median unit price | $865K | $554K |
| House price YoY | -5.3% | -28.6% |
| 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
| Box Hill North | Box Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 61 | 28 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 616 | 1,059 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 292 | 829 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 243 | 369 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,664 | 12,694 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Box Hill North | Box Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,098 | 1,114 |
See the full school list on each profile: Box Hill North · Box Hill
Transport
| Box Hill North | Box Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 100 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 56 | 85 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 5 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 56 | 37 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 490 m |
Liveability
| Box Hill North | Box Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 11 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 69 |
| Parks | 15 | 19 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 14 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.4 km | 14.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.7 km | 14.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 1.1 km |
Population & growth
| Box Hill North | Box Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,337 | 14,353 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,327 | 16,823 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,969 | 18,579 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.95% | 4.05% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Box Hill North or Box Hill?
Box Hill North has the higher residential safety score (Box Hill North 61/100 vs Box Hill 28/100).
Which is more affordable, Box Hill North or Box Hill?
Box Hill North is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.32M versus $1.66M.
Which has better schools, Box Hill North or Box Hill?
Box Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Box Hill North 1098 vs Box Hill 1114; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Box Hill North or Box Hill?
Box Hill has the higher transport score (Box Hill North 80/100 vs Box Hill 100/100).
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