Box Hill North

Population growth drivers in Box Hill North are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

The estimated population of the suburb of Box Hill North is around 13,133 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 796 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,337. The resident population estimate of 13,015 by AreaSearch, based on the latest ERP data release from the ABS in June 2024 and validated new addresses, supports this increase. This results in a population density ratio of 3,275 persons per square kilometer, placing Box Hill North in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 88.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch's projections for Box Hill North are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 for areas not covered by the ABS data. These projections indicate an above median population growth is projected for the suburb until 2041, with an expected increase of 2,214 persons, reflecting a gain of 16.0% over the 17 years.

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 had approximately 64 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 321 homes. As of FY-26, 42 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.3 new residents per year arrived per new home between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. However, this figure has increased to 5.5 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing demand and tightening supply. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $859,000, targeting the premium market segment.

This year, commercial development approvals totalled $24.7 million, reflecting steady investment activity. Development consists of 57% standalone homes and 43% medium to high-density housing, offering options from family homes to compact living.

Box Hill North's population density is around 204 people per approval, indicating a low-density area. By 2041, AreaSearch estimates the area will grow by approximately 2,096 residents. Construction pace is maintaining with projected growth, but increasing competition among buyers can be expected as population increases.

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

AreaSearch has identified 24 projects that could impact the area, with key ones being Eastern Freeway Upgrades from Tram Road to Springvale Road, North East Link's Eastern Freeway Upgrades (Tram Road to Springvale Road), North East Link's Doncaster Interchange Upgrades, and Box Hill Hospital Redevelopment. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Box Hill North has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Box Hill North has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 4.7% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 2.1% over the past year, based on AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. In December 2025, 7,419 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate in line with Greater Melbourne's 4.8%.

Workforce participation was broadly similar to Greater Melbourne's 71.3%. A high 36.0% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.

Construction is under-represented, with only 6.9% of Box Hill North's workforce compared to Greater Melbourne's 9.7%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 2.1%, labour force increased by 2.4%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In Greater Melbourne, employment grew by 2.4%, labour force expanded by 2.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Box Hill North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023 shows Box Hill North had a median income among taxpayers of $46,714 and an average level of $69,015. This is slightly above the national average, compared to Melbourne's figures of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, current estimates as of September 2025 would be approximately $50,568 (median) and $74,709 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 54th percentile ($1,820 weekly), while personal income is at the 38th percentile. Income analysis reveals that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 29.3% of residents (3,847 people), similar to the surrounding region where this cohort represents 32.8%. 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

Box Hill North's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 61.7% houses and 38.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Box Hill North stood at 35.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.5% and rented ones at 34.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,297, higher than Melbourne metro's $2,000. Median weekly rent was $425, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Box Hill North's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Box Hill North features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

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 comprise the remaining 28.9%, with lone person households at 23.0% and group households making up 5.7%. The median household size is 2.6 people, aligning with Greater Melbourne's average.

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

Educational attainment in Box Hill North is notably high, with 45.9% of residents aged 15 years and above holding university qualifications. This figure exceeds the national average of 30.4% and the Victorian average of 33.4%. The area's educational advantage is reflected in its strong showing for bachelor degrees (28.4%), postgraduate qualifications (13.2%), and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational pathways are also prevalent, with advanced diplomas accounting for 11.1% and certificates for 10.9% of qualifications among residents aged 15 years and above.

Educational participation is high, with 32.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (8.2%), secondary education (8.2%), and tertiary education (8.0%).

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

Box Hill North has 56 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 18 different routes that together facilitate 2,759 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 185 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation at 78%, followed by trains at 9% and buses at 6%. On average, there are 1.2 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 36.0% of residents work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 394 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 49 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

Box Hill North's health outcomes show excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Approximately 54% (~7,106 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Melbourne's 56.7%. Mental health issues affect 6.8% of residents, while asthma impacts 6.6%. Around 75.2% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Melbourne's 72.6%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 17.0% (2,232 people) aged 65 and over, higher than Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 predominant religion in Box Hill North, comprising 36.8% of people. However, Buddhism is more prevalent here than in Greater Melbourne, making up 6.8% compared to the regional average of 4.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese at 27.6%, English at 16.6%, and Australian at 14.3%. Notably, Korean (1.1%) is overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne's 0.3%, while Sri Lankan (0.7%) and Greek (2.7%) have similar percentages in Box Hill North as regionally.

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 of 38 years. The 15-24 age group comprises 14.7% of Box Hill North's population compared to Greater Melbourne's figure, while the 5-14 cohort makes up 10.3%. Between 2021 and present day, the 15-24 age group has risen from 13.1% to 14.7%, with the 75-84 cohort increasing from 4.7% to 5.9%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 11.4% to 10.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Box Hill North's age structure. Notably, the 75-84 group is projected to grow by 53%, adding 412 people and reaching a total of 1,187 from its current figure of 774. Meanwhile, the 5-14 cohort is expected to decrease by 12 residents.