BOX HILL

Sydney Inner
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House Median
This suburb $1,220,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $900,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 5,473
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 5.5%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 6,450
Density 712.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney Inner
State New South Wales

BOX HILL Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,220,000
House Sales Volume 254 sales
Unit Median $900,000
Unit Sales Volume -
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $528/wk
3 Bed House $700/wk
2 Bed Unit $525/wk
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

BOX HILL Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Relatively Safe
Crime rate: 5,473 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.82x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

BOX HILL 5,473/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

BOX HILL has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

BOX HILL Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

6,450
Total Population
712
people/km² density
5.5%
Chinese Population
Above average

Major Ethnicities

1
Australia
1,321 people
20.5%
2
England
1,153 people
17.9%
3
India
896 people
13.9%
4
Philippines
544 people
8.4%
5
China
352 people
5.5%

Transport

50.0 km
to Sydney CBD
54 min
drive to CBD
90 min
transit to CBD
Nearby Station
in adjacent suburb

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

BOX HILL Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 7 neighbouring suburbs

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About BOX HILL

Box Hill is located in Central Sydney, approximately 50.0km from CBD, about 90 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 6,450 with a density of 712 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,220,000, below Sydney average; unit median $900,000, on par with Sydney average.

Education: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 5473 per 100,000, 0.82x the NSW average, a safe area.

Demographics: Australian comprises 20.48%, the largest ethnic group, followed by English (17.88%) and Indian (13.89%), Chinese comprises 5.46%, Chinese proportion close to NSW average.

Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Box Hill has a house median of $1,220,000 and unit median of $900,000. Property prices are below Sydney median, offering good value.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Box Hill has a crime rate of 5473 per 100,000, which is 0.82x the NSW average (6635). Below NSW average, a safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Independent schools: Norwest Christian College, 2024 HSC results: 41 Distinguished Achievers, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 61.1 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Box Hill has a population of 6,450, with Chinese comprising 5.50%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: Aust (20.48%), English (17.88%), Indian (13.89%), Filipino (8.43%), Chinese (5.46%).

Box Hill is approximately 50.0km from Sydney CBD, about 54 minutes by car or 90 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Far from city centre, suitable for families not requiring frequent commuting.