Box Hill South
Box Hill South Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Box Hill South Safety
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Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Box Hill South Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Box Hill South Schools
Nearby Top Schools 6
Mount Scopus Memorial College
Presbyterian Ladies' College
Box Hill High School
Our Lady of Sion College
Kingswood College
Blackburn High School
Suburbs Near BOX HILL SOUTH
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📍 About Box Hill South
BOX HILL SOUTH is situated in Eastern Melbourne and home to 8,491 residents according to the ABS 2021 Census, with a population density of 2,433 people per square kilometre.
Property: The local property market shows strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $1.5M, representing a 63% increase over the past decade. Units have also performed well, reaching a median price of $1.0M with 40% growth over the same 10-year period.
Education: Families have access to quality educational options, with the highly regarded Mount Scopus Memorial College nearby. According to VCAA 2025 VCE results, this private school ranks #8 among private institutions.
Safety: Box Hill South offers a secure living environment, with Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 showing a crime rate of 5,900 per 100,000 residents. This figure sits at 0.87 times the Victorian average of 6,810, confirming the area's reputation as a safe neighbourhood.
Demographics: The suburb features a vibrant multicultural character, with Chinese residents making up 26.20% of the population (approximately 2,224 people), creating a substantial and established Chinese community.
Transport: Commuting to the CBD is convenient, with the journey covering approximately 16.9km and taking around 27 minutes by car. While there's no train station directly within the suburb, rail services are accessible from neighbouring areas.