Box Hill vs Gables
The verdict
Box Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.32M versus $1.35M in Gables. Box Hill rates higher for transport (52 vs 31). Gables is closer to the coast (25.4 km vs 27.7 km).
Scores
| Box Hill | Gables | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 42 |
| Transport | 52 | 31 |
| Education | 80 | 78 |
| Liveability | 31 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Box Hill | Gables | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,450 | 3,339 |
| Median age | 31 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,881 | $3,219 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.2% | 56.1% |
| Born in Australia | 53.4% | 59.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3.4 |
Growth: Box Hill High Growth · Gables High Growth
Property
| Box Hill | Gables | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.32M | $1.35M |
| Median unit price | $1.16M | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $820 | $820 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 60 |
Median price history
Safety
| Box Hill | Gables | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | 59 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 279 | 240 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 233 | 90 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 419 | 389 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,054 | 3,324 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Box Hill | Gables | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,123 | 1,091 |
Transport
| Box Hill | Gables | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 31 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 78 | 39 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 104 | 107 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.2 km | 5.8 km |
Liveability
| Box Hill | Gables | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.3°C | 30.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 27.7 km | 25.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 37.8 km | 38.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.4 km | 8.3 km |
Population & growth
| Box Hill | Gables | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,450 | 3,339 |
| Estimated 2025 | 16,421 | 8,501 |
| Projected 2041 | 42,051 | 21,769 |
| Annual growth rate | 26.32% | 26.32% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Box Hill or Gables?
Gables has the higher residential safety score (Box Hill 55/100 vs Gables 59/100).
Which is more affordable, Box Hill or Gables?
Box Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.32M versus $1.35M.
Which has better schools, Box Hill or Gables?
Box Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Box Hill 1123 vs Gables 1091; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Box Hill or Gables?
Box Hill has the higher transport score (Box Hill 52/100 vs Gables 31/100).
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