Box Hill North vs Mont Albert North
The verdict
Box Hill North is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.32M versus $1.61M in Mont Albert North. Box Hill North rates higher for liveability (97 vs 92). Mont Albert North is closer to the coast (14.0 km vs 15.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Mont Albert North rates higher (72 vs 61/100 in Box Hill North).
Scores
| Box Hill North | Mont Albert North | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 89 |
| Transport | 80 | 81 |
| Education | 93 | 94 |
| Liveability | 97 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Box Hill North | Mont Albert North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,337 | 5,609 |
| Median age | 37 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,820 | $2,184 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 61.7% | 66.7% |
| Born in Australia | 49.7% | 63.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.7 |
Growth: Box Hill North Moderate Growth · Mont Albert North Moderate Growth
Property
| Box Hill North | Mont Albert North | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.32M | $1.61M |
| Median unit price | $865K | $1.20M |
| House price YoY | -5.3% | -9.6% |
| 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 | Mont Albert North | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 61 | 72 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 616 | 535 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 292 | 143 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 243 | 196 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,664 | 2,425 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Box Hill North | Mont Albert North | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,098 | 1,077 |
See the full school list on each profile: Box Hill North · Mont Albert North
Transport
| Box Hill North | Mont Albert North | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 81 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 56 | 30 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 56 | 51 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Box Hill North | Mont Albert 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 | 4 | 2 |
| Parks | 15 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.4 km | 14.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.7 km | 13.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 1.3 km |
Population & growth
| Box Hill North | Mont Albert North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,337 | 5,609 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,327 | 6,059 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,969 | 7,260 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.95% | 1.95% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Box Hill North or Mont Albert North?
Mont Albert North has the higher residential safety score (Box Hill North 61/100 vs Mont Albert North 72/100).
Which is more affordable, Box Hill North or Mont Albert North?
Box Hill North is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.32M versus $1.61M.
Which has better schools, Box Hill North or Mont Albert North?
Box Hill North has a higher average school ICSEA (Box Hill North 1098 vs Mont Albert North 1077; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Box Hill North or Mont Albert North?
Mont Albert North has the higher transport score (Box Hill North 80/100 vs Mont Albert North 81/100).
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