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VIC · Whitehorse Council

Box Hill, 3128

Current weather

9.9°CLight drizzle

92% humidity · 22 km/h wind · 11.5° / 9.2° today · 8.1 mm rain

Desirability score

61/100

640th in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Box Hill (Vic.) is a mid-sized suburb in the Whitehorse area, home to around 14,353 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 2,464 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+5%), roughly 171.7 offences per 1,000 residents, 4 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, 3 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
14,353
Median age
33
Median household income / week
$1,267
Dwelling vacancy
18.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
1,344 of 7,310
Median monthly mortgage
$1,950
Employment rate
53.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
329 / 1,476 / 3,168

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)
2,464
Against the person
270
Against property
1,801
Rate per 1,000 residents
171.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 53 residents
State safety percentile
88.6th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+5.1%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage163
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle423
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store165
  • B49 Other Theft271
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception351

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
1,117
  • Box Hill High SchoolSecondary
  • Kingswood CollegeCombined
  • Our Lady of Sion CollegeSecondary
  • St Francis Xavier's SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

108 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Box Hill Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Box Hill Railway Station
  • Box Hill Station
  • Box Hill Station
  • Box Hill Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

3 active roadworks / incidents

  • Box Hill - Box Hill - Bamfords Lane RoadworksBamfords Lane - Box Hill15 Apr 2026 – 28 Apr 2030
  • Box Hill - Box Hill - Birds Lane RoadworksBirds Lane - Box Hill15 Apr 2026 – 28 Apr 2030
  • Box Hill - Box Hill - Hodges Lane RoadworksHodges Lane - Box Hill15 Apr 2026 – 28 Apr 2030

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).

203 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • The use and development of the land as a medical centre, food and drink premise and commercial car park and reduction in car parking
    26 WELLINGTON ROAD BOX HILL 3128In progress
  • Use of the land for the sale of packaged liquor
    D 1/1 MAIN STREET BOX HILL 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 10 Lot Subdivision
    903 CANTERBURY ROAD BOX HILL 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one (1) tree
    933 CANTERBURY ROAD BOX HILL 3128No permit required
  • Use of land for Accommodation (residential aged care facility), buildings and works (aged care facility), and removal of native vegetation.
    110 ALBION ROAD BOX HILL 3128Refusal issued by a delegate

  • August 2021

  • Amendment to Planning Permit WH/2016/485 (issued for Construction of four, two storey dwellings in the General Residential Zone), to propose revised building design & layout, modifications to building heights including changes to landscaping and surface treatments.
    5 BARKLY STREET BOX HILL 3128NOD issued by a delegate
  • Amendment to Planning Permit WH/2020/647 to change and add permit conditions to allow the commencement of early works
    12 WELLINGTON ROAD BOX HILL 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a fence in the Heritage Overlay
    13 LANDALE STREET BOX HILL 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of two (2) double storey dwellings on a lot, buildings and works within 4 metres of a protected tree and tree removal within SLO9
    25 VICTORIA STREET BOX HILL 3128Failure to determine
  • Construction of two (2) double storey dwellings on a lot
    22 WILLIAM STREET BOX HILL 3128Lapsed
  • Amendment to the endorsed plans associated with Planning Permit WH/2017/987 issued for the construction of four (4) dwellings, and associated buildings and works, in a Special Building Overlay and Significant Landscape Overlay
    25 HOWARD STREET BOX HILL 3128NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of the land for accommodation (dwellings), buildings and works for the construction of a thirty (30) storey mixed use building comprising retail premises, office, and dwellings, with basement car parking, reduction in the provision of car parking spaces, and waiver of the bicycle facilities requirements.
    34-36 PROSPECT STREET BOX HILL 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension to a single dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm and buildings and works within 4 metres of a protected tree within SLO9
    3/2 SWEETLAND ROAD BOX HILL 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 3 lot subdivision
    1 HENRY STREET BOX HILL 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of outbuildings, removal of one tree (protected by the Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 9) and the construction of one three-storey dwelling at the rear of the existing heritage dwelling
    1100 WHITEHORSE ROAD BOX HILL 3128NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of the land for the sale of packaged liquor
    SHOP 2/942-946 WHITEHORSE ROAD BOX HILL 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Amendment to Planning Permit WH/2016/1163 to change to the permit preamble, conditions and endorsed plans to allow the removal of signage together with other external buildings and works
    1 ARNOLD STREET BOX HILL 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to conditions for Early Works for Construction of mixed use building comprising three towers between 18-37 stories in height, use of the land for accommodation (dwellings and hotel), and reduction of the car parking requirements of Clasue 52.06
    845-851 WHITEHORSE ROAD BOX HILL 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendments to plans for permit WH/2020/961 (Issued for buildings and works and the construction and display of internally illuminated, business identification signage) to include construction of a new dock and waste equipment in the western loading dock, alterations to Carrington Road frontage and carparking layout, additional business identification signage and other changes.
    1 MAIN STREET BOX HILL 3128NOD issued by a delegate
  • Removal of easement pursuant to Clause 52.02
    14 WELLINGTON ROAD BOX HILL 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The construction and display of Business Identification & Internally Illuminated Signage within the Heritage Overlay
    580 STATION STREET BOX HILL 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with a 24 storey apartment building and removal of easements
    7 WELLINGTON ROAD BOX HILL 3128Failure to determine
  • Construction of five three storey townhouses
    17 HOPETOUN PARADE BOX HILL 3128NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of two dwellings on a lot and buildings and works within 4m of protected trees within SLO9
    68 MARGARET STREET BOX HILL 3128NOD issued by a delegate
  • Partial removal of a building (dwelling) within the Heritage Overlay
    22 COLLINS STREET BOX HILL 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to Planning Permit WH/2018/1111 to change to the permit preamble, conditions and endorsed plans to allow the staging of the development, alterations to the car park layout, change to the trees required for removal
    17-23 NELSON ROAD BOX HILL 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Development and display of internally illuminated, high wall business identification signage
    826-834 WHITEHORSE ROAD BOX HILL 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • staged subdivision
    9-11 PROSPECT STREET BOX HILL 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove one (1) tree protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay 9
    36 BROUGHAM STREET BOX HILL 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Liquor licence (sale and consumption)
    929 WHITEHORSE ROAD BOX HILL 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Sale and consumption of liquor associated with an as-of-right Food and Drink Premises
    610 STATION STREET BOX HILL 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works; construction and display of business identification signage including illuminated signs
    610 STATION STREET BOX HILL 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct and display business identification signs
    502 STATION STREET BOX HILL 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development and display of internally illuminated and electronic high wall (podium) business identification signage
    826-834 WHITEHORSE ROAD BOX HILL 3128NOD issued by a delegate
  • Display of internally illuminated business identification signage
    612 STATION STREET BOX HILL 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of front fence within 4 metres of a protected tree within SLO9
    58 William StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor
    S2 545 STATION STREET BOX HILL 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The sale and consumption of liquor in association with a restaurant
    2/850 WHITEHORSE ROAD BOX HILL 3128NOD issued by a delegate
  • Tree removal in the Significant Landscape Overlay, Schedule 9 (SLO9).
    72 DORKING ROAD BOX HILL 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Tree removal in the Significant Landscape Overlay, Schedule 9 (SLO9).
    72 DORKING ROAD BOX HILL 3128Permit 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

475 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BWSAlcohol
  • Duncan'sAlcohol
  • ArmaguardATM
  • Coinflip BitcoinATM
  • Commonwealth BankATM
  • HSBCATM
  • NABATM
  • BonBons BakeryBakery
  • BreadtopBakery
  • Breadtop ExpressBakery

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

9 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bolton ParkPark
  • Box Hill GardensPark
  • Combarton ParkPark
  • Fairbank ParkPark
  • Linsley ParkPark
  • R.H.L. Sparks ReservePark
  • Surrey ParkPark
  • Victoria Rose ReservePark
  • Whitehorse ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
31
Emergency department
On site
  • After Hours GP ClinicWellington Roaddoctor
  • Aligned Healthclinic
  • Audiologistaudiologist
  • Better Value Pharmacypharmacy
  • Box Hill Hospitalhospital
  • Box Hill Medical Centreclinic
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Chemist WarehouseWhitehorse Roadpharmacy
  • Chong DentalStation Streetdentist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

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

4 state heritage places

  • BOX HILL CEMETERY COLUMBARIUM & MYER MEMORIALNH2045
  • BOX HILL CEMETERY COLUMBARIUM & MYER MEMORIALNH2045
  • FORMER STANDARD BRICKWORKSNH0720
  • WILLIS PIPE ORGANYH2156

Data sources & freshness

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

Childcare

3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • GoodstartWhitehorse Roadchildcare
  • Papilio Early Learningkindergarten
  • St Peter's Anglican Kindergartenkindergarten

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)
20
Parks (OSM)
19

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
61.0/100
National rank
640th in Australia
State rank
177th in VIC
Peer rank
#50 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#130 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 Damagecrime163
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime423
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Storecrime165
  • B49 Other Theftcrime271
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deceptioncrime351
  • GoodstartchildcareWhitehorse Roadchildcare
  • Papilio Early Learningchildcarekindergarten
  • St Peter's Anglican Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • BOX HILL CEMETERY COLUMBARIUM & MYER MEMORIALheritageNH2045
  • BOX HILL CEMETERY COLUMBARIUM & MYER MEMORIALheritageNH2045

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
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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