Side by sideSuburb comparison

St James vs Boxwood.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Boxwood edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Boxwood (1011) sits above St James (995).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Boxwood edges out on average school ICSEA (1011 vs 995).

Common questionsSt James vs Boxwood

Common questions

Does St James or Boxwood have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Boxwood scores 1011 vs 995 in St James. 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.

The numbers behind the take

St James
Metric
Boxwood

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$210/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$179/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
45.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
303
Population
19
52
Median age
54

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
995
Avg ICSEA
1011

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).