Overall score
Annangrove
36.6/100
Box Hill
47.9/100
Annangrove vs Box Hill, NSW suburb comparison
Box Hill for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AnnangroveBox Hill
Crime rate
Annangrove
16.9 / 1k
Box Hill
39.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Annangrove
17
Box Hill
66
Population
Annangrove
1,472
Box Hill
6,450
Metric leadAnnangrove 3Box Hill 52 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Annangrove | Box Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.6/100 | 47.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.1/100 | 58.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.9 / 1k | 39.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 85 | 157 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 66 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 132 |
| Population | 1,472 | 6,450 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Annangrove is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, and Box Hill is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Annangrove sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Box Hill is in a middle-ring position.
Annangrove pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and walkability, whereas Box Hill is the better pick for housing affordability and public transport access.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Box Hill, while Annangrove remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.