Overall score
Box Hill
47.9/100
Rouse Hill
70.6/100
Box Hill vs Rouse Hill, NSW suburb comparison
Box Hill for investment and value; Rouse Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Box HillRouse Hill
Crime rate
Box Hill
39.7 / 1k
Rouse Hill
22.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Box Hill
66
Rouse Hill
318
Population
Box Hill
6,450
Rouse Hill
11,349
Metric leadBox Hill 1Rouse Hill 91 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesRouse Hill
- Best for familiesRouse Hill
- Best for investmentBox Hill
- Best for best valueBox Hill
- Best for best schoolsRouse Hill
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 | Box Hill | Rouse Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.9/100 | 70.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.7/100 | 24.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.7 / 1k | 22.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 157 | 241 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 92.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 66 | 318 |
| Planning activity | 132 | 90 |
| Population | 6,450 | 11,349 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Box Hill is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Rouse Hill is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Box Hill is stronger for housing affordability; Rouse Hill answers with a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
Box Hill suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Rouse Hill is the stronger match for retirees and families.