Box Hill vs Nelson (The Hills Shire)
The verdict
Box Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.32M versus $3.74M in Nelson (The Hills Shire). Box Hill rates higher for transport (52 vs 27). Nelson (The Hills Shire) is closer to the coast (25.4 km vs 27.7 km).
Scores
Box HillNelson (The Hills Shire)
| Box Hill | Nelson (The Hills Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 34 |
| Transport | 52 | 27 |
| Education | 80 | 55 |
| 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 | Nelson (The Hills Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,450 | 460 |
| Median age | 31 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,881 | $2,399 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.2% | 24.3% |
| Born in Australia | 53.4% | 84.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3.1 |
Growth: Box Hill High Growth · Nelson (The Hills Shire) High Growth
Property
| Box Hill | Nelson (The Hills Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.32M | $3.74M |
| Median unit price | $1.16M | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 1.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $820 | $820 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 4 |
Median price history
Safety
| Box Hill | Nelson (The Hills Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 279 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 233 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 419 | 1,087 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,054 | 7,174 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Box Hill | Nelson (The Hills Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,123 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Box Hill · Nelson (The Hills Shire)
Transport
| Box Hill | Nelson (The Hills Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 27 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 78 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 104 | 101 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.2 km | 6.5 km |
Liveability
| Box Hill | Nelson (The Hills Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| 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 | 36.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.4 km | 10.1 km |
Population & growth
| Box Hill | Nelson (The Hills Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,450 | 460 |
| Estimated 2025 | 16,421 | 1,171 |
| Projected 2041 | 42,051 | 2,999 |
| Annual growth rate | 26.32% | 26.31% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Box Hill or Nelson (The Hills Shire)?
Box Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.32M versus $3.74M.
Which has better public transport, Box Hill or Nelson (The Hills Shire)?
Box Hill has the higher transport score (Box Hill 52/100 vs Nelson (The Hills Shire) 27/100).
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