Box Hill vs Gables
The verdict
Box Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $1.37M in Gables. Box Hill rates higher for transport (52 vs 31). Gables is closer to the coast (25.4 km vs 27.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Gables rates higher (60 vs 55/100 in Box Hill).
Scores
Box HillGables
| 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 | $1.29M | $1.37M |
| Median unit price | $1.16M | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -1.6% | 7.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 33 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Box Hill | Gables | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 279 | 240 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 233 | 90 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 419 | 389 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,628 | 3,504 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Box Hill | Gables | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,078 | Data not available |
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) | 125 | 129 |
| 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 60/100).
Which is more affordable, Box Hill or Gables?
Box Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $1.37M.
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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