Box Hill

NSW 2765 • Greater Sydney

6,450
Population (2021)
$66,092
Median Income
14.08 km²
Area
$580/wk
Median Rent
Growth SuburbFamily-FriendlyModernNew DevelopmentWell-Connected

About Box Hill

Box Hill is a rapidly growing suburb in north-west Sydney, located approximately 47 kilometres from the CBD within The Hills Shire. Once a small rural locality, it has undergone massive transformation as part of Sydney's North West Growth Area, with its population surging to over 6,400 residents. New housing estates and master-planned communities continue to reshape the area into a modern suburban hub.

The suburb appeals to young families and first home buyers attracted by contemporary homes, new parks, and improving infrastructure. Rouse Hill Town Centre and Box Hill Town Centre provide major shopping and dining options. The area benefits from proximity to the Sydney Metro Northwest, with Rouse Hill station just minutes away, connecting residents to Chatswood and beyond. Schools, childcare centres, and community facilities are expanding to meet the growing population.

Box Hill falls under postcode 2765 and is governed by The Hills Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hawkesbury electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2765
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Rural
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.64°, 150.90°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
14.08 km²
Elevation
40m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Rouse Hill
3 km
N/A (bus connection)
Schofields
4.5 km
N/A (bus connection)
Riverstone
5 km
N/A (bus connection)

Bus Services

  • 731, 734 — Rouse Hill Station / Town Centre 10-15 min
  • 741 — Riverstone / Schofields stations 15-20 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
47 km
By Train
70-80 min (bus to Rouse Hill + Metro to Chatswood + train)
By Bus
N/A (no direct service)
By Car (Peak)
60-90 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
45 min

🛣️ Sydney Metro Northwest from Rouse Hill provides the fastest public transport link. M2/M7 motorways for drivers.

Walkability Car-Dependent

A new suburb still developing pedestrian infrastructure. Most errands require a car, though the new town centre is walkable for nearby residents.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Box Hill, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Windsor Road, Box Hill • SHR #00724

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Box Hill by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Box Hill Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Box Hill" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$580
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,000
Avg Household Size
3.3 people
Median Age
31 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
902
Census 2021
6,450
615.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,256
Income 2021
$66,092
87.5% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,445
Born Overseas 2,871

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 786
  • 2. Philippines 340
  • 3. Nepal 157
  • 4. Pakistan 150
  • 5. Sri Lanka 131
  • 6. England 116
  • 7. South Africa 101
  • 8. China 99
  • 9. South Korea 98
  • 10. Iran 88

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,321
English 1,153
Indian 896
Filipino 544
Chinese 352
Irish 332
Scottish 280
Italian 225
Maltese 179
Korean 140

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,614
Both parents born in Australia
4,082
Both parents born overseas
601
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.2%
No Religion
20.1%
Hinduism
14.9%
Islam
7.7%
Sikhism
4.2%
Buddhism
2.2%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
762 (11.8%)
5-14 years
1,084 (16.8%)
15-19 years
270 (4.2%)
20-24 years
288 (4.5%)
25-34 years
1,328 (20.6%)
35-44 years
1,490 (23.1%)
45-54 years
582 (9.0%)
55-64 years
330 (5.1%)
65-74 years
235 (3.6%)
75-84 years
66 (1.0%)
85+ years
15 (0.2%)

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