Box Hill
NSW 2765 · The Hills Shire
6,450 (2021) → 16,421 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the The Hills Shire local government area (est. 221,947 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Box Hill is a high growth suburb in The Hills Shire, NSW 2765, about 38km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.32M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 52/100, and is about 28km inland. Box Hill has an overall score of 53/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 55/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2765 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (12.19%), Philippines (5.27%), Nepal (2.43%), Pakistan (2.33%), Sri Lanka (2.03%)
Top languages: Punjabi (4.95%), Hindi (3.6%), Urdu (3.24%), Tagalog (2.98%), Nepali (2.91%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1058 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Box Hill Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1123
Nearby (within 10km)
- Aspect Western Sydney School - Aspect Hills Shire CampusPrimary · Independent · 2.7km
- Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary)Secondary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 1078
- Santa Sophia Catholic College (Primary)Primary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 1104
- South Creek SchoolCombined · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 982
- St John's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 1113
- Riverstone High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 979
- Norwest Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.5kmICSEA 1109
- Vineyard Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 955
- Ngarra Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.6kmICSEA 1085
- Riverstone Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 986
- Rouse Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1093
- Rouse Hill Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.8kmICSEA 1137
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Box Hill
Is Box Hill safe?
Box Hill has a residential safety score of 55/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,054 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Box Hill?
In Box Hill, the median house price is $1.32M and the median unit price is $1.16M. Median weekly house rent is $820.
How far is Box Hill from Sydney CBD?
Box Hill is about 37.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 104 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Box Hill?
Box Hill has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1123 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Box Hill?
Box Hill has a transport score of 52/100 and 78 bus stops.