Side by sideSuburb comparison

Box Hill Central vs Mont Albert North.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Mont Albert North edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mont Albert North (1128) sits above Box Hill Central (1126).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Mont Albert North edges out on average school ICSEA (1128 vs 1126).

Common questionsBox Hill Central vs Mont Albert North

Common questions

Does Box Hill Central or Mont Albert North have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mont Albert North scores 1128 vs 1126 in Box Hill Central. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Box Hill Central
Metric
Mont Albert North

Price & Market

Median house
$1,405,000
Median unit
$1,115,000
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$391/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$438/wk
$332/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
79.0%
Renter occupied
19.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
24
Transit score
0
Bike score
100
22,841
Population
5,609
34
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1126
Avg ICSEA
1128

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).