Box Hill vs Mont Albert
The verdict
Box Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.66M versus $2.35M in Mont Albert. Mont Albert is closer to the coast (13.1 km vs 14.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Mont Albert rates higher (39 vs 28/100 in Box Hill).
Scores
| Box Hill | Mont Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 97 |
| Transport | 100 | 99 |
| Education | 90 | 94 |
| Liveability | 98 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Box Hill | Mont Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,353 | 4,948 |
| Median age | 33 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,267 | $2,324 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 57.8% | 68.9% |
| Born in Australia | 31.7% | 64.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Box Hill Moderate Growth · Mont Albert Moderate Growth
Property
| Box Hill | Mont Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.66M | $2.35M |
| Median unit price | $554K | $790K |
| House price YoY | -28.6% | 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 | Mont Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 28 | 39 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,059 | 990 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 829 | 505 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 369 | 202 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,694 | 5,457 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Box Hill | Mont Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,114 | 1,162 |
See the full school list on each profile: Box Hill · Mont Albert
Transport
| Box Hill | Mont Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 100 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 85 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 5 | 5 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 37 | 33 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 490 m | 220 m |
Liveability
| Box Hill | 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 | 11 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 69 | 10 |
| Parks | 19 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 14 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.4 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) | 1.1 km | 1.0 km |
Population & growth
| Box Hill | Mont Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,353 | 4,948 |
| Estimated 2025 | 16,823 | 5,201 |
| Projected 2041 | 18,579 | 6,405 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.05% | 1.25% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Box Hill or Mont Albert?
Mont Albert has the higher residential safety score (Box Hill 28/100 vs Mont Albert 39/100).
Which is more affordable, Box Hill or Mont Albert?
Box Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.66M versus $2.35M.
Which has better schools, Box Hill or Mont Albert?
Mont Albert has a higher average school ICSEA (Box Hill 1114 vs Mont Albert 1162; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Box Hill or Mont Albert?
Box Hill has the higher transport score (Box Hill 100/100 vs Mont Albert 99/100).
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