Box Hill North

Population growth drivers in Box Hill North are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

The suburb of Box Hill North had an estimated population of 13,267 as of November 2025, according to AreaSearch's analysis of ABS population updates and new addresses. This represented a growth of 930 people (7.5%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 12,337. The increase was inferred from the resident population of 13,168 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 156 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density ratio of 3,308 persons per square kilometer, placing Box Hill North in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 7.5% since the census was within 0.8 percentage points of the SA4 region's growth rate of 8.3%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 88.0% of overall population gains in recent periods, driving primary population growth for the area.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilizes the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, making adjustments employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to increase by 2,212 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 16.2% over the 17-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Box Hill North when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Box Hill North has had around 66 dwelling approvals each year over the past five financial years, totalling approximately 334 homes. As of FY26, 29 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.3 new residents have moved in per dwelling constructed annually between FY21 and FY25, indicating balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. However, this has increased to 5.8 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply. Development projects averaged $859,000 in construction value, reflecting a focus on premium properties.

Commercial approvals totalled $12.1 million in FY26, indicating moderate commercial development levels. New building activity comprised 56.0% detached dwellings and 44.0% townhouses or apartments, offering choices across price ranges.

Box Hill North had around 211 people per approval, reflecting its developing status. By 2041, AreaSearch estimates the area will grow by 2,156 residents, with development keeping pace with projected growth despite increasing competition among buyers as population expands.

Box Hill North has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Twenty-four projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. Key projects include Eastern Freeway Upgrades from Tram Road to Springvale Road, North East Link - Eastern Freeway Upgrades (Tram Road to Springvale Road), North East Link - Doncaster Interchange Upgrades, and Box Hill Hospital Redevelopment. The following list details those likely most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Box Hill North remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Box Hill North has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 4.5% as of June 2025, below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.9%. Out of 7,396 residents in work, employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 6.9% compared to the regional average of 9.7%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 2.9% while labour force grew by 3.0%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 4.5%. This contrasts with Greater Melbourne where employment rose by 3.5%, labour force grew by 4.0%, and unemployment rose to 5.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Box Hill North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2022 shows that Box Hill North has an income above the national average. The median income is $46,714 and the average income stands at $69,015. In comparison, Greater Melbourne has a median income of $54,892 and an average income of $73,761. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% from July 2022 to September 2025, current estimates for Box Hill North would be approximately $52,394 (median) and $77,407 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 54th percentile ($1,820 weekly), while personal income sits at the 38th percentile. Distribution data indicates that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 29.3% of residents (3,887 people). High housing costs consume 16.9% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 53rd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Box Hill North displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Box Hill North, as per the latest Census, was 61.7% houses and 38.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Melbourne metro had 0% houses and 0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Box Hill North stood at 35%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.5% and rented ones at 34.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,297, aligning with Melbourne metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $425, compared to Melbourne metro's figures of $0 for both. Nationally, Box Hill North's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Box Hill North features high concentrations of group households, with a median household size of 2.6 people

Family households constitute 71.1% of all households, including 35.3% couples with children, 22.1% couples without children, and 11.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 28.9%, with lone person households at 23.0% and group households comprising 5.7%. The median household size is 2.6 people.

Educational achievement in Box Hill North places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Box Hill North's residents aged 15 and above have a higher educational attainment than national and state averages. Specifically, 45.9% of its residents hold university qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4% and Victoria's 33.4%. This is led by bachelor degrees at 28.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (13.2%) and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational pathways account for 22.0% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 10.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.2% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 8.0% pursuing tertiary education. Box Hill North's three schools have a combined enrollment of 901 students as of the latest data. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1095. Education provision is balanced with two primary schools and one secondary school serving distinct age groups.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Box Hill North has 56 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by a mix of buses, with 18 individual routes in total. Collectively, these routes provide 5,425 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility to public transport is rated excellent, with residents typically located 185 meters from the nearest stop. On average, service frequency across all routes is 775 trips per day, which equates to approximately 96 weekly trips per individual stop.

Box Hill North's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results in Box Hill North, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Approximately 54% (~7,178 people) have private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 6.8% and 6.6% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 75.2%, report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 0% in Greater Melbourne. Box Hill North has 16.2% (2,149 people) of residents aged 65 and over, with their health outcomes aligning closely with the general population's profile.

Box Hill North is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Box Hill North has a high level of cultural diversity, with 49.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 48.7% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Box Hill North, making up 36.8% of the population. Buddhism, however, is overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne, comprising 6.8%.

The top three represented ancestry groups are Chinese (27.6%), English (16.6%), and Australian (14.3%). Notably, Korean (1.1%) Sri Lankan (0.7%), and Greek (2.7%) ethnic groups are overrepresented in Box Hill North compared to the regional average of None%.

Box Hill North's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Box Hill North's median age is 37, matching Greater Melbourne's figure and closely resembling Australia's median age of 38. The 15-24 age group comprises 14.7% of Box Hill North's population, higher than Greater Melbourne's percentage. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort makes up 10.4%, lower than Greater Melbourne's figure. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 13.1% to 14.7%. During this period, the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 11.4% to 10.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Box Hill North's age structure. The 75-84 group is expected to grow by 60%, reaching 1,187 people from its current total of 742. Meanwhile, the 5-14 cohort is projected to decrease by 25 residents.