Box Hill South vs Burwood
The verdict
Burwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.41M versus $1.53M in Box Hill South. Box Hill South rates higher for liveability (96 vs 88). Burwood rates higher for transport (90 vs 81). Burwood is closer to the coast (12.1 km vs 13.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Burwood rates higher (58 vs 51/100 in Box Hill South).
Scores
| Box Hill South | Burwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 90 |
| Transport | 81 | 90 |
| Education | 94 | 93 |
| Liveability | 96 | 88 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,491 | 15,147 |
| Median age | 39 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,928 | $1,684 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 64.3% | 61.5% |
| Born in Australia | 57.0% | 48.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Box Hill South Moderate Growth · Burwood Moderate Growth
Property
| Box Hill South | Burwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.53M | $1.41M |
| Median unit price | $906K | $832K |
| House price YoY | 24.6% | -10.2% |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 51 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 554 | 535 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 671 | 515 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 342 | 224 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,571 | 5,103 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Box Hill South | Burwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,137 | 1,140 |
See the full school list on each profile: Box Hill South · Burwood
Transport
| Box Hill South | Burwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 90 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 52 | 59 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 22 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 55 | 53 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.2 km | 230 m |
Liveability
| Box Hill South | Burwood | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 14 |
| Parks | 12 | 31 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.6 km | 12.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.3 km | 13.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.6 km | 4.0 km |
Population & growth
| Box Hill South | Burwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,491 | 15,147 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,952 | 18,725 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,991 | 19,607 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.05% | 5.44% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Box Hill South or Burwood?
Burwood has the higher residential safety score (Box Hill South 51/100 vs Burwood 58/100).
Which is more affordable, Box Hill South or Burwood?
Burwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.41M versus $1.53M.
Which has better schools, Box Hill South or Burwood?
Burwood has a higher average school ICSEA (Box Hill South 1137 vs Burwood 1140; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Box Hill South or Burwood?
Burwood has the higher transport score (Box Hill South 81/100 vs Burwood 90/100).
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