Box Hill, VIC 3240
Close to everything Melbourne offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- Inner-city living
- $391/wk Median
- 47.3% Renters
Box Hill Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 22.8k
- Median age
- 34
- Median weekly rent
- $391
- To the CBD
- 14.3km
- Walkability
- 7.9
- Schools within 3 km
- 8
ABS 2021 Census
Box Hill Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Work & Connectivity
Close enough to the CBD for an easy commute on the days it's needed, quiet enough to work from home the rest of the week.
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Box Hill is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 22,841 residents, a substantial 47.3% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $391 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Box Hill
Box Hill Reserve
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Box Hill Plaza
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Box Hill
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Box Hill
Real questions renters ask before moving to Box Hill.
What's the community like in Box Hill?
Box Hill has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 22,841, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Box Hill walkable?
Box Hill carries a walkability score of 7.9/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
How much does it cost to rent in Box Hill?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Box Hill is $391. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $391 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
How far is Box Hill from the Melbourne CBD?
Box Hill is approximately 14km from the Melbourne CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
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