Box Hill vs Mont Albert, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Box Hill | Mont Albert |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.7/100 | 50.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.1/100 | 11.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 171.7 / 1k | 86.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 108 | 38 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 96.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 777 | 221 |
| Planning activity | 203 | 89 |
| Population | 14,353 | 4,948 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMont Albert
- Best for familiesBox Hill
- Best for investmentBox Hill
- Best for best valueBox Hill
- Best for best schoolsBox Hill
Comparison summary
Box Hill (Vic.) and Mont Albert offer different strengths across official suburb data. Box Hill (Vic.) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Box Hill (Vic.); Housing (desirability) favours Mont Albert; Crime rate favours Mont Albert. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Mont Albert, Families → Box Hill (Vic.), Best schools → Box Hill (Vic.).