Box Hill South vs Houston
Box Hill South scores higher on walkability (62/100 vs 44/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Box Hill South (1120) sits above Houston (1118).
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Box Hill South and Houston side by side
| Measure | Box Hill South | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,493,000 | – |
| Median unit | $985,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1120 | 1118 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 62 | 44 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 8,491 | – |
| Median age | 39 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 732 mm | 786 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 26.5°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 South edges out on average school ICSEA (1120 vs 1118).
Box Hill South vs Houston: common questions
Does Box Hill South or Houston have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Box Hill South scores 1120 vs 1118 in Houston. 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 Houston?
Box Hill South scores 62/100 on walkability vs 44/100. 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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