Box Hill vs Laburnum
Box Hill scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 46/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Box Hill (1126) sits above Laburnum (1118).
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Box Hill and Laburnum side by side
| Measure | Box Hill | Laburnum |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,698,000 | – |
| Median unit | $499,900 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $610/wk | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1126 | 1118 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 46 |
| Transit score | 100 | 80 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 707 mm | 751 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
- Box Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1126 vs 1118).
Box Hill vs Laburnum: common questions
Does Box Hill or Laburnum have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Box Hill scores 1126 vs 1118 in Laburnum. 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 or Laburnum?
Box Hill scores 100/100 on walkability vs 46/100. 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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