Box Hill Central vs Mont Albert
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mont Albert (1132) sits above Box Hill Central (1126).
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Box Hill Central and Mont Albert side by side
| Measure | Box Hill Central | Mont Albert |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $3,210,000 |
| Median unit | – | $730,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $800/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $570/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1126 | 1132 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 100 |
| Transit score | – | 60 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | – | 4,948 |
| Median age | – | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 707 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
- Mont Albert edges out on average school ICSEA (1132 vs 1126).
Box Hill Central vs Mont Albert: common questions
Does Box Hill Central or Mont Albert have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mont Albert scores 1132 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.
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