Box Hill North

VIC 3129 • Greater Melbourne

12,337
Population (2021)
$38,844
Median Income
3.97 km²
Area
$425/wk
Median Rent
ResidentialFamily-FriendlyAsian-AustralianEastern Suburbs

About Box Hill North

Box Hill North is a residential suburb 15 kilometres east of Melbourne's CBD, positioned between the bustle of Box Hill and the leafy eastern suburbs. While lacking its own train station, the suburb is well-connected by buses to Box Hill's major transport hub. The area features established homes on generous blocks with mature gardens.

Life here is quieter than adjacent Box Hill—residential streets offer family-friendly living while Box Hill Central's shopping, dining, and services are just minutes away. The demographic is increasingly Asian-Australian, with excellent access to Box Hill's renowned Asian dining scene. The suburb attracts families seeking Box Hill's amenities without the density.

Box Hill North falls under postcode 3129 and is governed by Whitehorse Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Box Hill (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

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📍 Location

State
Postcode
3129
Urban Area
Box Hill
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.81°, 145.13°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
3.97 km²
Elevation
77m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$425
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,297
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
37 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.7%

52 state housing + 26 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
11,874
Census 2021
12,337
3.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,212
Income 2021
$38,844
28.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,128
Born Overseas 5,828

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 2,208
  • 2. Malaysia 540
  • 3. India 426
  • 4. England 221
  • 5. Hong Kong 221
  • 6. Vietnam 184
  • 7. Taiwan 153
  • 8. Philippines 133
  • 9. South Korea 127
  • 10. New Zealand 127

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 4,258
English 2,551
Australian 2,200
Irish 863
Scottish 732
Italian 662
Indian 493
Greek 415
German 282
Vietnamese 203

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,364
Both parents born in Australia
7,400
Both parents born overseas
1,143
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
47.4%
Christianity
34.5%
Buddhism
6.4%
Hinduism
3.4%
Islam
1.8%
Sikhism
0.3%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
640 (5.2%)
5-14 years
1,410 (11.4%)
15-19 years
747 (6.1%)
20-24 years
872 (7.1%)
25-34 years
1,991 (16.1%)
35-44 years
1,753 (14.2%)
45-54 years
1,687 (13.7%)
55-64 years
1,400 (11.3%)
65-74 years
988 (8.0%)
75-84 years
574 (4.7%)
85+ years
281 (2.3%)

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