Box Hill South vs Burwood East
The verdict
Burwood East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.53M in Box Hill South. Box Hill South rates higher for liveability (96 vs 89). Burwood East rates higher for transport (91 vs 81). Box Hill South is closer to the coast (13.6 km vs 15.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Burwood East rates higher (57 vs 51/100 in Box Hill South).
Scores
| Box Hill South | Burwood East | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 90 |
| Transport | 81 | 91 |
| Education | 94 | 89 |
| Liveability | 96 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Box Hill South | Burwood East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,491 | 10,675 |
| Median age | 39 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,928 | $1,610 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 64.3% | 60.0% |
| Born in Australia | 57.0% | 45.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Growth: Box Hill South Moderate Growth · Burwood East Moderate Growth
Property
| Box Hill South | Burwood East | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.53M | $1.25M |
| Median unit price | $906K | $640K |
| House price YoY | 24.6% | -7.8% |
| 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 South | Burwood East | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 51 | 57 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 554 | 478 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 671 | 674 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 342 | 206 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,571 | 7,119 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Box Hill South | Burwood East | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 7 |
| Government | 1 | 6 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,137 | 1,083 |
See the full school list on each profile: Box Hill South · Burwood East
Transport
| Box Hill South | Burwood East | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 52 | 51 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 13 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 55 | 63 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.2 km | 130 m |
Liveability
| Box Hill South | Burwood East | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 16 |
| Parks | 12 | 35 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 23 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.6 km | 15.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.3 km | 17.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.6 km | 5.2 km |
Population & growth
| Box Hill South | Burwood East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,491 | 10,675 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,952 | 12,346 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,991 | 13,818 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.05% | 3.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Box Hill South or Burwood East?
Burwood East has the higher residential safety score (Box Hill South 51/100 vs Burwood East 57/100).
Which is more affordable, Box Hill South or Burwood East?
Burwood East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.53M.
Which has better schools, Box Hill South or Burwood East?
Box Hill South has a higher average school ICSEA (Box Hill South 1137 vs Burwood East 1083; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Box Hill South or Burwood East?
Burwood East has the higher transport score (Box Hill South 81/100 vs Burwood East 91/100).
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