Box Hill vs Mont Albert.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,698,000 and $3,210,000.
Box Hill (median $1,698,000) is roughly 47% cheaper to buy into than Mont Albert ($3,210,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mont Albert (1132) sits above Box Hill (1126).
For buyers
Box Hill is the lower entry point at $1,698,000 median, 47% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Box Hill offers the higher gross rental yield (1.87% vs 1.30%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Mont Albert edges out on average school ICSEA (1132 vs 1126).
Common questions
Is Box Hill or Mont Albert cheaper to buy in?
Box Hill has the lower median house price at $1,698,000, roughly 47% below Mont Albert ($3,210,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Box Hill 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. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Box Hill or Mont Albert?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.87% in Box Hill vs 1.30% in Mont Albert. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
Compare Box Hill against another suburb