Box Hill, NSW 2765 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Box Hill is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2765, home to 6,450 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Penrith local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 40 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,450
- Median age
- 31 years
- Median household income
- $2,881 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,271 /week
- Median family income
- $2,896 /week
- Average household size
- 3.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- The Hills Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mitchell
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $580 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,000
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Box Hill High School
- Box Hill Public School
- Oakville Public School
- Vineyard Public School
- South Creek School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 16 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 67 bus stops
- 76 Terry Rd
- 63 Terry Rd
- Terry Rd Opp Canopus Pkwy
- Box Hill Public School, George St
- Terry Rd After Old Pitt Town Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 20 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 5 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 39.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 98.7% of the 7,754 resolvable premises in Box Hill. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 98.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 1.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,492 across postcode 2765 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 805 violent offences, 624 theft, 306 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Box Hill?
Box Hill (NSW 2765) had 6,450 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the The Hills Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Box Hill?
The median advertised rent in Box Hill is $580/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Box Hill?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Box Hill covering government sectors. Nearest include: Box Hill High School (0.4 km), Box Hill Public School (0.6 km), Oakville Public School (3.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Box Hill?
Box Hill is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (98.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Box Hill?
Across postcode 2765, 2,492 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (805), theft (624), property damage (306). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Box Hill?
In Box Hill, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (39.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Box Hill?
67 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Box Hill centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 16 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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