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Box Hill North, 3129

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Desirability score

59.9/100
Good

Top 15% of Victoria's suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Premium
  • Top transport
  • Growing
  • Parks
  • Schools
What Box Hill North is known for: Premium, Top transport, Growing, Parks, Schools

Suburb profile

Box Hill North is a practical established suburb in Whitehorse, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.

Families and commuters make up much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.

Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.

On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by growth momentum and parks and green space, while housing affordability and local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.

Population

Population
12,337
Median age
37
Median household income / week
$1,820
Dwelling vacancy
8.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
431 of 4,966
Median monthly mortgage
$2,297
Employment rate
60%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
247 / 1,356 / 379

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
463
Against the person
62
Against property
345
Rate per 1,000 residents
37.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 199 residents
State safety percentile
33.4th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-18.2%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage31
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary56
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft38
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle107
  • B49 Other Theft42

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
1,084
  • Berengarra SchoolSpecial
  • Box Hill North Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Kerrimuir Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

56 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Alan St/Dorking Rd
  • McKean St/Dorking Rd
  • Springfield Rd/Dorking Rd
  • Trawool St/Dorking Rd
  • Tyne St/Dorking Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

11 active roadworks / incidents

  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN FREEWAY, EASTERN OUT-BURKE RAMP OF17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN FREEWAY, MIDDLEBOROUGH-EASTERN IN RAMP ON17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN FREEWAY, undefined17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN FREEWAY, undefined17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN FREEWAY, undefined17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN FREEWAY, EASTERN OUT-BURKE RAMP OF17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN FREEWAY, MIDDLEBOROUGH-EASTERN IN RAMP ON17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN FREEWAY, undefined17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 24/03/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN FREEWAY, undefined23 Mar 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 24/03/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 8:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN FREEWAY, undefined23 Mar 2026 – 30 Dec 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

193 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Front Fence within 4m of a protected tree within SLO9
    4 HEATHFIELD RISE BOX HILL NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with the construction of a dwelling where within 4 metres of protected vegetation
    25 MORLEY CRESCENT BOX HILL NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three (3) lot subdivision
    118 DORKING ROAD BOX HILL NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three (3) lot subdivision
    12 MORLEY CRESCENT BOX HILL NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct two double storey dwellings on a lot
    16 LORAINE AVENUE BOX HILL NORTH 3129NOD issued by a delegate
  • To allow the construction of a above ground swimming pool within 4M of a protected tree
    6 KNEALE DRIVE BOX HILL NORTH 3129No permit required
  • Three Lot Subdivision
    2 COLE COURT BOX HILL NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To develop and construct 3 double-storey dwellings with associated garages on the subject site
    11 ASHLEY STREET BOX HILL NORTH 3129NOD issued by a delegate
  • 2 Lot subdivision of approved development
    100 WOODHOUSE GROVE BOX HILL NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 3 lot subdivision
    54 LINDA AVENUE BOX HILL NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings, vegetation removal and works within 4m of protected vegetation within SLO9.
    13 KNEALE DRIVE BOX HILL NORTH 3129Failure to determine
  • Construction of two (2) double storey dwellings on a lot, removal of trees and buildings and works within four (4) metres of trees protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay 9
    9 PAISLEY STREET BOX HILL NORTH 3129Withdrawn

  • August 2021

  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    19 WIMMERA STREET BOX HILL NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a building (Storage Shed), carport and carry out works to an existing building.
    46 LEXTON ROAD BOX HILL NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of vegetation (4 trees) protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 9
    25 PACKHAM STREET BOX HILL NORTH 3129NOD issued by a delegate
  • Removal of one tree under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 9
    13 ROSELEA STREET BOX HILL NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The removal and construction of one (1) dwelling on a land lot size less than 300sqm (GRZ1) & buildings and works within 4 metres of protected vegetation (SLO9)
    1/8 MERSEY STREET BOX HILL NORTH 3129NOD issued by a delegate
  • Tree Removal (SLO9)
    1/7 LEACH AVENUE BOX HILL NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of three (3) double storey dwellings
    6 BARWON STREET BOX HILL NORTH 3129Lapsed
  • The construction of a veranda & garage on a lot less than 300sqm pursuant to the General Residential Zone - Schedule 1
    1/483 MIDDLEBOROUGH ROAD BOX HILL NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works & removal of vegetation pursuant to the Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 9
    133 WOODHOUSE GROVE BOX HILL NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Tree removal in the Significant Landscape Overlay, Schedule 9 (SLO9)
    41 OLYMPIAD CRESCENT BOX HILL NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Removal of 3 trees under Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 9
    13 SPRINGFIELD ROAD BOX HILL NORTH 3129No permit required
  • Two lot subdivision
    37 KERRIMUIR STREET BOX HILL NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with the construction of a deck within 4 metres of protected vegetation pursuant to the Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 9
    2/76 MCKEAN STREET BOX HILL NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Tree Removal and Building and Works within 4 metres of trees protected under the provisions of Schedule 9 to the Significant Landscape Overlay
    22 HEATHFIELD RISE BOX HILL NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    45 ERAM ROAD BOX HILL NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two, two storey dwellings, associated vegetation removal and buildings and works within 4 metres of protected trees
    7 GALT STREET BOX HILL NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of vegetation in the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 9
    4 ALBERTA AVENUE BOX HILL NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • use of land for industry (commercial kitchen)
    1/41-43 LEXTON ROAD BOX HILL NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Tree Removal.
    17 ERAM ROAD BOX HILL NORTH 3129Lapsed
  • Construction of a front fence within 4 metres of protected vegetation under the Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 9
    25 LYNDHURST CRESCENT BOX HILL NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a single dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm in the general residential zone schedule 1
    6 NARRKWARREN LANE BOX HILL NORTH 3129Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Tree removal & buildings and works in association with the construction of a dwelling pursuant to the Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 9
    9 LORAINE AVENUE BOX HILL NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one tree (Tree 2)
    22 TWYFORD STREET BOX HILL NORTH 3129No permit required

  • June 2021

  • To subdivide into six (6) lots
    16 ROSELEA STREET BOX HILL NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Tree (SLO9)
    14 KAREN STREET BOX HILL NORTH 3129Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling and construction of a second (double storey) dwelling
    13 HILLSIDE PARADE BOX HILL NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension to an existing dwelling on a lot
    1/52 Eram RoadNo permit required
  • Tree removal within SLO9
    5 JANDA COURT BOX HILL NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

90 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BottlerAlcohol
  • Trawool BakeryBakery
  • Bench (15)
  • Bicycle Parking (3)
  • Avon Street/Severn StreetBus stop
  • Bell Street/Station StreetBus stop
  • Boxleigh Grove/Station StreetBus stop
  • Bus stop
  • Derwent Street/Elgar RoadBus stop
  • Eastern Freeway/Station StreetBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

7 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bushy Creek ParklandsPark
  • Hagenauer ReservePark
  • Halligan ParkPark
  • Luther ReservePark
  • Memorial ParkPark
  • Narallah Grove ReservePark
  • Tassells ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
4
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Box Hill Dentaldentist
  • EKERA Medical Centreclinic
  • Ekera Medical Centreclinic
  • PharmaSavepharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • FORMER WESLEYAN CHAPELNH2010

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Mary's Little LambsMersey Streetchildcare
  • Montessori AcademyElgar Roadchildcare
  • Rocket Early Learning CentreStation Streetchildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
15
Parks (OSM)
14

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
59.9/100 — Good
State standing
Top 15% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
749th in Australia
State rank
187th in VIC
Peer rank
#52 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#136 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime31
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglarycrime56
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime38
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime107
  • B49 Other Theftcrime42
  • Mary's Little LambschildcareMersey Streetchildcare
  • Montessori AcademychildcareElgar Roadchildcare
  • Rocket Early Learning CentrechildcareStation Streetchildcare
  • FORMER WESLEYAN CHAPELheritageNH2010
  • Box Hill Dentalhealthdentist

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
  • Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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