Box Hill South vs Mont Albert
The verdict
Box Hill South is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.53M versus $2.35M in Mont Albert. Mont Albert rates higher for transport (99 vs 81). Mont Albert has a shorter estimated CBD commute (33 vs 55 min). On the separate residential safety score, Box Hill South rates higher (51 vs 39/100 in Mont Albert).
Scores
| Box Hill South | Mont Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 97 |
| Transport | 81 | 99 |
| Education | 94 | 94 |
| Liveability | 96 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Box Hill South | Mont Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,491 | 4,948 |
| Median age | 39 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,928 | $2,324 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 64.3% | 68.9% |
| Born in Australia | 57.0% | 64.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Box Hill South Moderate Growth · Mont Albert Moderate Growth
Property
| Box Hill South | Mont Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.53M | $2.35M |
| Median unit price | $906K | $790K |
| House price YoY | 24.6% | Data not available |
| 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 | Mont Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 51 | 39 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 554 | 990 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 671 | 505 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 342 | 202 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,571 | 5,457 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Box Hill South | Mont Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,137 | 1,162 |
See the full school list on each profile: Box Hill South · Mont Albert
Transport
| Box Hill South | Mont Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 52 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 5 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 55 | 33 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.2 km | 220 m |
Liveability
| Box Hill South | Mont Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 10 |
| Parks | 12 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.6 km | 13.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.3 km | 12.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.6 km | 1.0 km |
Population & growth
| Box Hill South | Mont Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,491 | 4,948 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,952 | 5,201 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,991 | 6,405 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.05% | 1.25% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Box Hill South or Mont Albert?
Box Hill South has the higher residential safety score (Box Hill South 51/100 vs Mont Albert 39/100).
Which is more affordable, Box Hill South or Mont Albert?
Box Hill South is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.53M versus $2.35M.
Which has better schools, Box Hill South or Mont Albert?
Mont Albert has a higher average school ICSEA (Box Hill South 1137 vs Mont Albert 1162; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Box Hill South or Mont Albert?
Mont Albert has the higher transport score (Box Hill South 81/100 vs Mont Albert 99/100).
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