BOX HILL SOUTH博士山南区

House Median
Local$1,493,000
Melbourne Median$1,083,043
Unit Median
Local$985,000
Melbourne Median$590,597
Safety Index
Local Crime Rate5,900
VIC Average6,810
Chinese %
Local26.2%
VIC Average6.6%
VCE Schools
Local0
Nearby6
Train Lines
Local Station No
Nearby Station Yes

BOX HILL SOUTH Property & Rent

Price data: © State Government of Victoria | Rent data: LGA average

BOX HILL SOUTH median house price is $1.49M, with +63% growth over 10 years, 38% above Melbourne median, unit median $985K.

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$1,493,000
House Growth
+63%2014-2024
Unit Price
$985,000
Unit Growth
+40%2014-2024
3BR House
$630/wk
2BR House
$520/wk
3BR Unit
$660/wk
2BR Unit
$580/wk

BOX HILL SOUTH Safety Index

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)

Crime rate of 5,900 per 100k residents, 13% below the VIC average. Relatively safe area.

Relatively Safe
Crime rate 5,900 per 100kBelow VIC average (6,810)
501
Total Annual Offences

Crime DistributionClick to view details

BOX HILL SOUTH Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Total population of 8,491, 26.2% Chinese residents, above VIC average.

Population Overview

8,491
Total Population
2,433
/km² Density
26.2%
Chinese %
Well Above Avg

Top Ethnicities

1
Chinese
2,223 people
26.2%
2
English
2,214 people
26.1%
3
Aust
1,924 people
22.7%
4
Irish
792 people
9.3%
5
Scottish
691 people
8.1%

Transport

16.9 km
To CBD
27 min
Drive to CBD
46 min
Transit to CBD
Nearby Station
In nearby suburb

BOX HILL SOUTH Nearby Suburbs

Property data: © State Government of Victoria | 5 neighbours

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BOX HILL SOUTH Overview

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.

BOX HILL SOUTH FAQ

According to Data Vic Q2 2025, BOX HILL SOUTH has a median house price of $1.5M, up 63% over 10 years, and median unit price of $1.0M, up 40% over 10 years. Solid price growth shows good investment potential.