Blackburn South vs Box Hill South.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,373,000 and $1,493,000.
Blackburn South (median $1,373,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Box Hill South ($1,493,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Box Hill South (1120) sits above Blackburn South (1109).
For buyers
Blackburn South is the lower entry point at $1,373,000 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Blackburn South offers the higher gross rental yield (1.57% vs 1.36%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Box Hill South edges out on average school ICSEA (1120 vs 1109).
Common questions
Is Blackburn South or Box Hill South cheaper to buy in?
Blackburn South has the lower median house price at $1,373,000, roughly 8% below Box Hill South ($1,493,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Blackburn South or Box Hill South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Box Hill South scores 1120 vs 1109 in Blackburn South. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Blackburn South or Box Hill South?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.57% in Blackburn South vs 1.36% in Box Hill South. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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