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NSW · The Hills Shire Council

Box Hill, 2765

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Updated

Desirability score

52.3/100
Average

Top 25% of New South Wales' suburbs

78% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
What Box Hill is known for: Green suburb, Excellent transport, High desirability

Suburb profile

Box Hill is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in The Hills Shire with everyday amenities close at hand. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Young professionals and new households shape much of the local mix, with plenty of young families in the mix.

Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together.

Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety against similar metro suburbs, even with growth momentum and community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
6,450
Median age
31
Median household income / week
$2,881
Dwelling vacancy
3.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
66 of 2,021
Median monthly mortgage
$3,000
Employment rate
75.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
111 / 15 / 3

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$530
Houses (January to March 2026)
$820
All types (January to March 2026)
$800
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
656

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
428
Against the person
134
Against property
179
Rate per 1,000 residents
66.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 48 residents
State safety percentile
44.6th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-4.8%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Breach Bail Conditions398
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault278
  • Fraud239
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment331
  • Malicious Damage To Property263

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,123
  • Box Hill Public SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

157 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Homestead Centre, Terry Rd
  • Nelson Rd Opp Flower St
  • Nelson Rd Opp The Water Lane
  • Terry Rd After Windsor Rd
  • Terry Rd Before Windsor Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

2,969 planning-related records

2026· 40 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Subdivision
    129-135 NELSON ROAD BOX HILL 2765Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    17 SWEETENHAM AVENUE BOX HILL 2765Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    15 SWEETENHAM AVENUE BOX HILL 2765Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    102 GEORGE STREET BOX HILL 2765Under Assessment
  • Subdivision
    16 BOX ROAD BOX HILL 2765Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care
    5 ALAN STREET BOX HILL 2765Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    62 MOUNT CARMEL DRIVE BOX HILL 2765Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    13 SWEETENHAM AVENUE BOX HILL 2765Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    19 SWEETENHAM AVENUE BOX HILL 2765Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    104 GEORGE STREET BOX HILL 2765Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    20 WHIPPER STREET BOX HILL 2765Under Assessment
  • Subdivision
    16 ALAN STREET BOX HILL 2765Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    8 AURORA STREET BOX HILL 2765Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    Lot 10, Carina Street Box Hill NSW 2765Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    88 GEORGE STREET BOX HILL 2765Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    LOT 13 Carina Street, Box Hil NSW 2765Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    10 GELDERLAND AVENUE BOX HILL 2765Determined

  • May 2026

  • Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Business identification sign; Recreation facility (indoor)
    29 TERRY ROAD BOX HILL 2765Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool
    164 CONSTELLATION AVE - BOX HILLDetermined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    59 CENTAURUS WAY BOX HILL 2765Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    80 OUTBACK STREET BOX HILL 2765Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure
    10 ORCUS LANE BOX HILL 2765Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    102 LONGERENONG AVENUE BOX HILL 2765Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    128 GEORGE STREET BOX HILL 2765Withdrawn
  • Demolition; Pub; Warehouse or distribution centre; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Self storage units; Specialised Retail Premises; Hours of operation and trading
    747 Windsor Road Box HillAdditional Information Requested
  • Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    106 GEORGE STREET BOX HILL 2765Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    92 GEORGE STREET BOX HILL 2765Under Assessment
  • Subdivision
    MASON ROAD BOX HILL 2765Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    65 HEDGEWOOD DRIVE BOX HILL 2765Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    22 LAKEHAVEN STREET, BOX HILL NSW 2765Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    LOT 9, Carina Street Box Hill NSW 2765Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation
    26 MALHAM RISE BOX HILL 2765Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    41 PIMLICO STREET BOX HILL 2765Determined
  • Signage; Advertising and signage
    52 TERRY ROAD BOX HILL 2765Withdrawn
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Hardware and building supply
    1A TERRY ROAD BOX HILL 2765Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    21 BLUEGATE STREET BOX HILL 2765Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    No. 47 BOX ROAD BOX HILL 2765/Lot21/DP1311347Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    No. DRIFTWOOD STREET BOX HILL 2765/LOT 19 /1311347Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    No. 49 BOX ROAD BOX HILL 2765Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    44 CENTAURUS WAY BOX HILL 2765Under Assessment

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

42 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench (2)
  • 15 Hynds RdBus stop
  • 22 Hynds RdBus stop
  • 29 Hynds RdBus stop
  • 32 Hynds RdBus stop
  • 39 Hynds RdBus stop
  • 63 Terry RdBus stop
  • 76 Terry RdBus stop
  • Brahman Rd after Letoken WayBus stop
  • Brahman Rd after Mount Carmel DrBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

4 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Albert Scheinberg ReservePark
  • Anthony Skarratt ReservePark
  • Brindle Parkway ReservePark
  • Turnbull ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

3 state heritage places

  • Box Hill House in grounds of McCall gardens10 Terry Road Baulkham HillsSHR
  • Box Hill InnWindsor Road, Box HillSHR
  • Hunting Lodge (former)The Water Lane, Rouse HillSHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
8
Parks (OSM)
7

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
52.3/100 — Average
State standing
Top 25% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
1665th in Australia
State rank
532nd in NSW
Peer rank
#146 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#371 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data confidence
78%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • 15 Hynds Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • 22 Hynds Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • 29 Hynds Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • 32 Hynds Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • 39 Hynds Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • 63 Terry Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • 76 Terry Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • Benchamenitiesbench
  • Benchamenitiesbench
  • Box Hill High Schoolamenitiesschool

Data sources & freshness

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