Box Hill North

Box Hill North has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Box Hill North's population was around 19,799 as of May 2026. This reflected an increase of 1,673 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 18,126 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 19,760 in June 2025 and an additional 251 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population resulted in a density ratio of 3,188 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Box Hill North's growth of 9.2% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region's growth of 8.9%, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 89.3% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving the area's primary population growth.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilized VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusting them employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group were applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth was projected for the area, with an expected increase of 3,132 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 15.6% in total over the 16 years.

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

Box Hill North has seen approximately 109 new homes approved each year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 548 homes were approved. In the current financial year, FY26, about 90 homes have been approved so far. On average, over these five years, about 1.2 new residents arrived per new home approved.

However, in the past two financial years, this figure has increased to 5.5 people per dwelling, suggesting increasing demand and tightening supply. The average expected construction cost value of new homes is approximately $547,000, indicating that developers are targeting the premium market segment. This year, Box Hill North has registered about $39.0 million in commercial approvals, reflecting strong commercial development momentum.

Compared to Greater Melbourne, Box Hill North records around 69% of building activity per person and ranks among the 67th percentile of areas assessed nationally. Regarding dwelling types, approximately 56.0% are detached houses, while about 44.0% are townhouses or apartments, offering a mix of medium-density options across various price brackets. The location has an approximate population density of 205 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Box Hill North is expected to grow by about 3,093 residents through to 2041. Existing development levels appear aligned with future requirements, helping maintain stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Box Hill North has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 34 projects that could affect the area. Notable ones include Box Hill Hospital Redevelopment, Box Hill Metropolitan Activity Centre - Public Realm, North East Link - Eastern Freeway Upgrades (Tram Road to Springvale Road), and Box Hill City Oval Redevelopment. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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The employment landscape in Box Hill North shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Box Hill North has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate is 4.3%, with estimated employment growth of 2.2% over the past year. By December 2025, 10,809 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%.

This is 0.5% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%. Workforce participation is lower at 67.1%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 69.9%. According to Census responses, 38.1% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.

The area has a strong specialization in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. However, construction is under-represented at 6.7%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 9.7%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by the working population count versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 2.2% and labour force grew by 2.4%, raising the unemployment rate 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. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, 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 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Box Hill North SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $51,826 and an average income of $74,559 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is high nationally, compared to Greater Melbourne's median income of $57,688 and average income of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $56,812 (median) and $81,732 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Box Hill North are around the 53rd percentile nationally. Distribution data shows that the largest segment consists of 5,583 residents earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which is consistent with broader trends across the region where 32.8% fall into this category. Economic strength is evident through 30.4% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 16.5% of income, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 60th percentile nationally, and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

Box Hill North's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 62.2% houses and 37.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This differed slightly from Melbourne metro's figures at 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Box Hill North was higher at 37.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.6% and rented ones at 29.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,491, above Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in Box Hill North was $438, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, these figures stood at $1,863 for mortgage repayments and $375 for rents.

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

Family households constitute 72.5% of all households, including 36.5% couples with children, 22.9% couples without children, and 11.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 27.5%, with lone person households at 22.7% and group households at 4.7%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the Greater Melbourne average.

Box Hill North shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Box Hill North's educational attainment exceeds national averages. Among residents aged 15+, 47.1% hold university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and Victoria's 33.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 28.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (13.5%) and graduate diplomas (4.7%). Vocational pathways account for 21.6%, with advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 10.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.9% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.8% in primary, 8.6% in secondary, and 7.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Box Hill North has 86 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 20 different routes that together facilitate 3,010 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically living within 203 metres of the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 80%, while trains account for 8% and buses for 6%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 38.1% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 430 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 35 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 exceptional results based on AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Approximately 56% (~11,107 people) of the total population has private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (6.8%) and asthma (6.6%). A significant majority, 74.4%, report being completely free from medical ailments compared to Greater Melbourne's 72.6%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 17.9% (~3,546 people) compared to Greater Melbourne's 15.0%. While health outcomes among seniors are strong, they rank lower nationally than the broader 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 44.5% of its population born overseas and 44.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Box Hill North, comprising 39.0% of the population. However, Buddhism is more prevalent in Box Hill North at 6.2%, compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 4.2%.

The top three ancestry groups in Box Hill North are Chinese (24.5%), English (17.8%), and Australian (15.3%). Notably, Sri Lankan, Korean, and Greek ethnicities are overrepresented in Box Hill North compared to regional averages: Sri Lankan at 0.7% vs 0.8%, Korean at 0.9% vs 0.3%, and Greek at 2.9% vs 2.7%.

Box Hill North's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Box Hill North is 39 years, slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and close to Australia's national average of 38. In comparison with Greater Melbourne, Box Hill North has a notably higher proportion of 15-24 year-olds (14.5% locally) but fewer individuals aged 25-34 (14.1%). According to post-2021 Census data, the percentage of residents aged 15 to 24 increased from 13.1% to 14.5%, while those aged 75 to 84 rose from 5.1% to 6.2%. Conversely, the proportion of individuals aged 5 to 14 decreased from 12.1% to 10.5%, and the percentage of people aged 45 to 54 dropped from 14.0% to 12.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Box Hill North, with the 75-84 age group expected to grow by 52% (632 people), reaching a total of 1,852 from its current figure of 1,219. Meanwhile, the number of individuals aged 5 to 14 is projected to decrease by 28 residents.