Blackburn vs Box Hill Central
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Box Hill Central (1126) sits above Blackburn (1119).
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Blackburn and Box Hill Central side by side
| Measure | Blackburn | Box Hill Central |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,673,800 | – |
| Median unit | $1,050,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $620/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1119 | 1126 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 66 | – |
| Transit score | 100 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 14,478 | – |
| Median age | 41 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 751 mm | 707 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.9°C | 26.9°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Box Hill Central edges out on average school ICSEA (1126 vs 1119).
Blackburn vs Box Hill Central: common questions
Does Blackburn or Box Hill Central have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Box Hill Central scores 1126 vs 1119 in Blackburn. 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.
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