Box Hill South
VIC 3128 • Greater Melbourne
About Box Hill South
Box Hill South is a well-established residential suburb in the City of Whitehorse, located approximately 14 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD. Home to around 8,491 residents across 3.5 square kilometres, it features a diverse community with a significant Chinese-born population alongside long-established Anglo-Australian families. The median age is 39, reflecting a mix of young professionals, families, and retirees.
The suburb offers a convenient lifestyle with excellent access to the Box Hill Central shopping precinct, a major activity centre with Asian restaurants, supermarkets, and services. Leafy streets, established gardens, and proximity to parks like Kingsley Gardens and Gardiners Creek Trail make it attractive for families. Box Hill South benefits from strong school options and its position as a healthcare hub, with Box Hill Hospital nearby.
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
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 765 — Box Hill to Mitcham via Blackburn South 15 min
- 767 — Box Hill to Southland via Monash Uni 40 min
- 281 — Box Hill to Templestowe 25 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Box Hill is a major transport hub with frequent express trains to the city
Good access to shops and services near Box Hill Central, with tree-lined streets and footpaths throughout most of the suburb.
Supermarkets Nearby
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ALDI391 - 395 Station Street, Box Hill South VIC 3128
Schools
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Birdwood Street
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355 Station Street
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1065 Whitehorse Road
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1087 Whitehorse Road
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31 Erasmus Street
Housing 2021 Census
91 state housing + 18 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
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
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)