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Box Hill South vs Burwood

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.6 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

Box Hill SouthBurwood
Active4778
Safety5358
Wealth3822
Value3114
Parks4340
Cafés5259
Transit7261
Green space3565
Active & healthy4475
Schools nearby (OSM)6461
Median rent$425/wk $411/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,588,000$1,455,500
House sales this quarter2244
Population8,49115,147
Full profile Box Hill South in full Burwood in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Box Hill South safer than Burwood?

Burwood scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Box Hill South or Burwood?

Burwood has the lower median house price of the two ($1,455,500 vs $1,588,000).

Should I live in Box Hill South or Burwood?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Box Hill South or Burwood.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →