Box Hill North, VIC 3129 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Box Hill North is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3129, home to 12,337 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Whitehorse local government area and roughly 14 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$425 /wk
Population12,337
Median age37
Area4 km²
To CBD14 km
LGAWhitehorse

Demographics

Population
12,337
Median age
37 years
Median household income
$1,820 /week
Median personal income
$747 /week
Median family income
$2,160 /week
Average household size
2.6
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Whitehorse
Statistical region (SA4)
Melbourne - Inner East
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Kooyong
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$425 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,297
Rent share of household income
23%

Schools

  • Box Hill North Primary School Primary · Government
  • Berengarra School Special · Independent
  • Koonung Secondary College Secondary · Government
  • Kerrimuir Primary School Primary · Government
  • Box Hill Senior Secondary College Secondary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 33 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 3 metro stops, 6 tram stops, 136 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Paisley St/Station St bus · 102 m
  • Wimmera St/Station St bus · 114 m
  • Shannon St/Station St bus · 131 m
  • Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd #58 tram · 1238 m
  • Box Hill Station metro · 1389 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 22 cafés
  • 128 restaurants
  • 69 parks and reserves
  • 5 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 8 supermarkets
  • 39 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 648 mm
  • Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 13.6 km away

NBN & connectivity

Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 98.9% of the 4,734 resolvable premises in Box Hill North. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 1.1%
  • Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 98.9%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 637 across postcode 3129 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 472 property offences, 96 violent offences, 20 drug offences.
  • Wider Whitehorse LGA: 6,384 offences per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Box Hill North?

Box Hill North (VIC 3129) had 12,337 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Whitehorse local government area.

What is the median rent in Box Hill North?

The median advertised rent in Box Hill North is $425/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Box Hill North?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Box Hill North covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Box Hill North Primary School (0.7 km), Berengarra School (0.7 km), Koonung Secondary College (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Box Hill North?

Box Hill North is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (98.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Box Hill North?

Across postcode 3129, 637 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (472), violent (96), drug offences (20). 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 North?

In Box Hill North, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (13.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Box Hill North?

145 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Box Hill North centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 33 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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