Burwood vs Box Hill South.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,581,000 and $1,493,000. Box Hill South edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Box Hill South (median $1,493,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Burwood ($1,581,000).
Box Hill South scores higher on walkability (56/100 vs 62/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Burwood (1129) sits above Box Hill South (1120).
For buyers
Box Hill South is the lower entry point at $1,493,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Burwood offers the higher gross rental yield (2.14% vs 1.36%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Burwood edges out on average school ICSEA (1129 vs 1120).
Common questions
Is Burwood or Box Hill South cheaper to buy in?
Box Hill South has the lower median house price at $1,493,000, roughly 6% below Burwood ($1,581,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Burwood or Box Hill South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Burwood scores 1129 vs 1120 in Box Hill South. 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, Burwood or Box Hill South?
Box Hill South scores 62/100 on walkability vs 56/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Burwood or Box Hill South?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.14% in Burwood vs 1.36% in Box Hill South. 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
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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