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Box Hill vs Box Hill North

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.9 km apart, on the same open data. Box Hill scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

Box HillBox Hill North
Active6829
Safety1687
Wealth429
Value122
Parks5035
Cafés8039
Transit8634
Green space5039
Active & healthy5933
Schools nearby (OSM)4972
Median rent$381/wk $425/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,645,000$1,390,000
House sales this quarter1541
Population14,35312,337
Full profile Box Hill in full Box Hill North 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 safer than Box Hill North?

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

Which is cheaper, Box Hill or Box Hill North?

Box Hill North has the lower median house price of the two ($1,390,000 vs $1,645,000).

Should I live in Box Hill or Box Hill North?

Box Hill scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Box Hill or Box Hill North.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →