Box Hill vs Gables, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Box Hill | Gables |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.2/100 | 49.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.7/100 | 58.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.4 / 1k | 66.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 157 | 76 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 66 | 77 |
| Planning activity | 101 | 64 |
| Population | 6,450 | 3,339 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Box Hill (NSW) and Gables offer different strengths across official suburb data. Gables leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Gables; Crime rate favours Box Hill (NSW); Schools & preschools favours Gables. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Gables, Families → Gables, Best schools → Gables.