Box Hill South vs Burwood
Box Hill South (median $1,493,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Burwood ($1,581,000).
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Box Hill South and Burwood side by side
| Measure | Box Hill South | Burwood |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,493,000 | $1,581,000 |
| Median unit | $985,000 | $867,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $570/wk |
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1120 | 1129 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 62 | 56 |
| Transit score | 0 | 80 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 8,491 | – |
| Median age | 39 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 732 mm | 732 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 26.6°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
Box Hill South scores higher on walkability (62/100 vs 56/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Burwood (1129) sits above Box Hill South (1120).
- For buyers
- Box Hill South is the lower entry point at $1,493,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Burwood edges out on average school ICSEA (1129 vs 1120).
Box Hill South vs Burwood: common questions
Is Box Hill South or Burwood cheaper to buy in?
Box Hill South has the lower median house price at $1,493,000, roughly 6% below Burwood ($1,581,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Box Hill South or Burwood have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Burwood scores 1129 vs 1120 in Box Hill 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 is more walkable, Box Hill South or Burwood?
Box Hill South scores 62/100 on walkability vs 56/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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