Box Hill vs Burwood
The verdict
Burwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.41M versus $1.66M in Box Hill. Box Hill rates higher for transport (100 vs 90). Burwood is closer to the coast (12.1 km vs 14.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Burwood rates higher (58 vs 28/100 in Box Hill).
Scores
| Box Hill | Burwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 90 |
| Transport | 100 | 90 |
| Education | 90 | 93 |
| Liveability | 98 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Box Hill | Burwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,353 | 15,147 |
| Median age | 33 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,267 | $1,684 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 57.8% | 61.5% |
| Born in Australia | 31.7% | 48.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Box Hill Moderate Growth · Burwood Moderate Growth
Property
| Box Hill | Burwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.66M | $1.41M |
| Median unit price | $554K | $832K |
| House price YoY | -28.6% | -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 | Burwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 28 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,059 | 535 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 829 | 515 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 369 | 224 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,694 | 5,103 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Box Hill | Burwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,114 | 1,140 |
See the full school list on each profile: Box Hill · Burwood
Transport
| Box Hill | Burwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 100 | 90 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 85 | 59 |
| Light rail stops | 5 | 22 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 37 | 53 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 490 m | 230 m |
Liveability
| Box Hill | 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 | 11 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 69 | 14 |
| Parks | 19 | 31 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 14 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.4 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) | 1.1 km | 4.0 km |
Population & growth
| Box Hill | Burwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,353 | 15,147 |
| Estimated 2025 | 16,823 | 18,725 |
| Projected 2041 | 18,579 | 19,607 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.05% | 5.44% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Box Hill or Burwood?
Burwood has the higher residential safety score (Box Hill 28/100 vs Burwood 58/100).
Which is more affordable, Box Hill or Burwood?
Burwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.41M versus $1.66M.
Which has better schools, Box Hill or Burwood?
Burwood has a higher average school ICSEA (Box Hill 1114 vs Burwood 1140; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Box Hill or Burwood?
Box Hill has the higher transport score (Box Hill 100/100 vs Burwood 90/100).
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