VIC · Whitehorse Council
Box Hill South, VIC, 3128
Current weather
12.7°CModerate rain showers
82% humidity · 24.2 km/h wind · 15.7° / 10.4° today · 6.1 mm rain
Desirability index
56.3/100
How this score is calculated#210 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Box Hill South is a mid-sized suburb in the Whitehorse area, home to around 8,491 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 620 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+16%), roughly 73.0 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 8,491
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $1,928
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 321 of 3,452
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,400
- Employment rate
- 61.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 141 / 707 / 349
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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2026)
- 620
- Against the person
- 63
- Against property
- 438
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 73
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 135 residents
- State safety percentile
- 64.2th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +15.9%
Most common offence types
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft46
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle137
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store63
- B49 Other Theft41
- C32 Drug Possession35
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Year ending March release
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,120
- Roberts McCubbin Primary SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
52 public transport stops in this suburb
- Devon St/Haig St
- Foch St/Haig St
- Prince St/Haig St
- Station St/Foch St
- Sycamore St/Foch St
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
146 planning-related records
2021· 70 proposals
September 2021
- Buildings and works associated with the construction of a garage within the Special Building Overlay5 HAIG STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of the land associated with car sales and a car wash, display of signage (including internal illumination) and reduction in bicycle facilities301 MIDDLEBOROUGH ROAD BOX HILL SOUTH 3128In progress
- Tree removal and buildings and works associated with a new dwelling within 4 metres of protected trees8 WELLARD ROAD BOX HILL SOUTH 3128NOD issued by a delegate
- Removal of a Gleditsia triacanthos ¿ Honey Locust tree in the Significant Landscape Overlay, Schedule 9 (SLO9)43 HAIG STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment of plans for planning permit WH/2018/588 ( issued for Development of Two (2) Double Storey Dwellings on a Lot & Removal of Vegetation) to include amended landscape plan, amended boundary fence screening and proposed front fence3 GIBSON STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- To amend Permit WH/2018/611 pursuant to Section 72 of the Act by way of amending the current conditions of the permit (to delete Condition 1a(iv)) and the endorsed plans under the permit3 EDEN AVENUE BOX HILL SOUTH 3128NOD issued by a delegate
- Amendment to plans approved under Section 173 Agreement for addition of a deck, verandah and landscaping changes46-48 FOCH STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of protected vegetation & buildings and works within 4 metres of protected vegetation pursuant to the Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 912 HAIG STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128NOD issued by a delegate
- To subdivide the title to create five lots and common property45-47 BEGONIA STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment to planning permit WH/2020/127 proposing the following changes to the endorsed plans: ¿ Dwelling 34 garage increased in length to 10.4 metres ¿ Dwelling 34 deck increased in size with proposed verandah ¿ Dwelling 34 internal layout reconfigured ¿ Accessway and pathway material updated ¿ Accessway gradient modified to dwelling 34 garage ¿ Minor internal modifications to dwellings 13, 21 and 32.325-335 STATION STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of one (1) tree pursuant to the Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 98 FRANK STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128No permit required
- Contruction of a builidng to accomodate existing warehouse (use)38 CLARICE ROAD BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment to planning permit WH/2016/806 (issued for construction of two double storey dwelling on a lot and buildings and works within 4 metres of protected SLO9 trees) to propose increased deck areas, modified boundary fence screening including alterations to Dwelling 1 & 2 porch and landscaping/surface treatments16 CADORNA STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
- Subdivision of approved development325-335 STATION STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Three (3) lot subdivision11 CLARKE STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Extension of Dwelling 1 deck and construction of a front fence1/72 FOCH STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Demolition of a building Under a Heritage Overlay Schedule and Landscaping under the Development Plan Overlay Schedule 3.355 STATION STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of one tree (Tree A)56 WELLMAN STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Refusal issued by a delegate
- Removal of one tree (Tree B)56 WELLMAN STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Constructed front fence within 4m of a protected tree within SLO916 CYRIL STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of vegetation (Tree 2) protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 924 HAMEL STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of vegetation (Tree 3) protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 924 HAMEL STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128No permit required
- Amendment to Planning Permit WH/2018/507 (issued for the use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor associated with a food and drink premises) to increase licensed hours until 1AM Friday and Saturday night (2 hour increase) and 12AM Sunday (1 hour increase)9/249 MIDDLEBOROUGH ROAD BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of Corymbia citriodora (Lemon-scented Gum ) under Schedule 9 to the Significant Landscape Overlay28 HILL STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Refusal issued by a delegate
- Construction of three double storey dwellings and associated tree removal34 BIRDWOOD STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128NOD issued by a delegate
- Two (2) Lot Subdivision72 FOCH STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a Front fence within 4 metres of a tree under the Significance Landscape Overlay Schedule 914 GIBSON STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of land as a restricted recreation facility (basketball training studio and gymnasium), buildings and works to extend the mezzanine level and associated display of floodlit business identification signs and waiver of bicycle facilities requirements11B CLARICE ROAD BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two, double storey dwellings and removal of a tree under Schedule 9 to the Significant Landscape Overlay29 DUNCAN STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128NOD issued by a delegate
- Three lot subdivision11 CLARKE STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Withdrawn
- Removal of one (1) protected tree pursuant to the Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 98 FRANK STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Two lot subdivision3 GIBSON STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Reduction of on-site statutory car parking requirement (from 10 car spaces to 8 car spaces) pursuant to Clause 52.06-3 of the Whitehorse Planning Scheme.12/277-289 MIDDLEBOROUGH ROAD BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works (dwelling) within 4m of trees (SLO9)69 ELEY ROAD BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two double storey dwellings and buildings and works within 4m of trees (SLO9)35 PIEDMONT STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128NOD issued by a delegate
- Extension of a deck, unroofed pergola, paving and planting.2/48 FOCH STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Withdrawn
- Boundary re-alignment under section 32. One lot being a member of an owners corporation.1 Little StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of Easement32 NASH ROAD BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Removal of one tree (SLO9)5 Houston CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works (front fence) within 4m of trees (SLO9)23 Eley RoadNo permit required
2020· 76 proposals
76 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access
Amenities
102 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- BottlemartAlcohol
- Wattle Park CellarAlcohol
- Bench (13)
- Bicycle Parking (3)
- Boardman Close/Station StreetBus stop
- Brook Crescent/Station StreetBus stop
- Bus stop (8)
- Byron St/Elgar RdBus stop
- Cadorna Street/Elgar RoadBus stop
- Canterbury Road/Station StreetBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
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
- Boardman Close ReservePark
- Eley Road ReservePark
- John Stubbs ReservePark
- The Artists' ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 3
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Chemist Warehousepharmacy
- Early start speech pathologyCanterbury Roadspeech_therapist
- Yu Smiles @ Box HillCanterbury Roaddentist
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Goodstart Early Learning Centre Box Hillchildcare
- St James Early Learning Centrekindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 12
- Parks (OSM)
- 12
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 56.3/100
- Cohort rank
- #210 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Goodstart Early Learning Centre Box Hillchildcarechildcare
- St James Early Learning Centrechildcarekindergarten
- Chemist Warehousehealthpharmacy
- Early start speech pathologyhealthCanterbury Roadspeech_therapist
- Yu Smiles @ Box HillhealthCanterbury Roaddentist
- Boardman Close Reservegovernmentpark
- Eley Road Reservegovernmentpark
- John Stubbs Reservegovernmentpark
- The Artists' Parkgovernmentpark
- Amendment of plans for planning permit WH/2018/588 ( issued for Development of Two (2) Double Storey Dwellings on a Lot & Removal of Vegetation) to include amended landscape plan, amended boundary fence screening and proposed front fenceplanning3 GIBSON STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Lodged 14 Sep 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access
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