Box Hill vs Mont Albert
Box Hill (median $1,698,000) is roughly 47% cheaper to buy into than Mont Albert ($3,210,000).
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Box Hill and Mont Albert side by side
| Measure | Box Hill | Mont Albert |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,698,000 | $3,210,000 |
| Median unit | $499,900 | $730,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $800/wk |
| Unit rent | $610/wk | $570/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1126 | 1132 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 100 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 4,948 |
| Median age | – | 42 |
| 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
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 (1.99% vs 1.30%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Mont Albert edges out on average school ICSEA (1132 vs 1126).
Box Hill vs Mont Albert: 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 1.99% 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.
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