Box Hill vs Mont Albert North
Mont Albert North (median $1,405,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Box Hill ($1,698,000).
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Box Hill and Mont Albert North side by side
| Measure | Box Hill | Mont Albert North |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,698,000 | $1,405,000 |
| Median unit | $499,900 | $1,115,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $610/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | – | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1126 | 1128 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 24 |
| Transit score | 100 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 5,609 |
| Median age | – | 43 |
| 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
Box Hill scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mont Albert North (1128) sits above Box Hill (1126).
- For buyers
- Mont Albert North is the lower entry point at $1,405,000 median, 17% 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
- Mont Albert North edges out on average school ICSEA (1128 vs 1126).
Box Hill vs Mont Albert North: common questions
Is Box Hill or Mont Albert North cheaper to buy in?
Mont Albert North has the lower median house price at $1,405,000, roughly 17% below Box Hill ($1,698,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Box Hill 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. 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 Mont Albert North?
Box Hill scores 100/100 on walkability vs 24/100. 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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