Box Hill Central at a glance
Population
22.8k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Box Hill Central.
The postcode for Box Hill Central is 3128 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Box Hill Central (3128) sits in the Whitehorse region of Victoria.
Box Hill Central has roughly 22,841 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters.
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What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 4 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Box Hill Central's population at 22,841, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
22,841
Median age
34
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$391/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$332/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
22,841
Median age: 34
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Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Box Hill Central.
Local schools for Box Hill Central
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Government School Catchment
Box Hill High School
Box Hill Senior Secondary College
Laburnum Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Box Hill Central.
- What is the Box Hill Central postcode?
- Box Hill Central is in the 3128 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Whitehorse region.
- Where is Box Hill Central?
- Box Hill Central is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3128. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Whitehorse region.
- What is the average rent in Box Hill Central?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $391, for units it's $332.
- What schools are in Box Hill Central?
- There are 20 schools serving Box Hill Central on this page, including Our Lady of Sion College, St Francis Xavier's School, Box Hill High School.
- What suburbs are near Box Hill Central?
- Box Hill Central is close to Box Hill, Box Hill North, Mont Albert, Mont Albert North, Kerrimuir.
- What is the population of Box Hill Central?
- The population of Box Hill Central is approximately 22,841 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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