Box Hill South

VIC 3128 • Greater Melbourne

8,491
Population (2021)
$40,976
Median Income
3.49 km²
Area
94m
Elevation

About Box Hill South

Box Hill South is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Victoria, located within the Whitehorse (City) area. With a population of 8,491 and a median income of $40,976, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 3.49 km² at an elevation of 94m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Melbourne.

Located within Greater Melbourne, the suburb offers convenient access to the CBD, public transport, and major amenities. Local cafes, shops, and green spaces contribute to a liveable neighbourhood environment. Box Hill South combines Melbourne's renowned lifestyle with suburban comfort.

Box Hill South falls under postcode 3128 and is governed by Whitehorse Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Box Hill (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3128
Urban Area
Box Hill
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.84°, 145.12°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
3.49 km²
Elevation
94m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • ALDI
    391 - 395 Station Street, Box Hill South VIC 3128

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$425
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,400
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
39 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
8,434
Census 2021
8,491
0.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,876
Income 2021
$40,976
28.5% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,841
Born Overseas 3,415

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 1,132
  • 2. India 319
  • 3. Malaysia 217
  • 4. England 183
  • 5. Vietnam 181
  • 6. Hong Kong 131
  • 7. New Zealand 103
  • 8. Indonesia 82
  • 9. Sri Lanka 82
  • 10. South Korea 61
  • 11. Greece 60
  • 12. South Africa 59
  • 13. Philippines 56
  • 14. Italy 51
  • 15. Singapore 49

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 2,223
English 2,214
Australian 1,924
Irish 792
Scottish 691
Indian 360
Italian 347
Greek 267
German 203
Vietnamese 185

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,915
Both parents born in Australia
4,362
Both parents born overseas
953
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
47.2%
Christianity
37.6%
Buddhism
4.9%
Hinduism
3.6%
Islam
1.1%
Sikhism
0.4%
Judaism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
385 (4.5%)
5-14 years
1,060 (12.5%)
15-19 years
565 (6.7%)
20-24 years
636 (7.5%)
25-34 years
1,138 (13.4%)
35-44 years
1,168 (13.8%)
45-54 years
1,217 (14.3%)
55-64 years
1,015 (12.0%)
65-74 years
727 (8.6%)
75-84 years
371 (4.4%)
85+ years
198 (2.3%)

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