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Box Hill South Postcode
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Box Hill South is an inner suburb in Victoria, located approximately 14 km from the Melbourne CBD. It falls within the 3128 postcode area and uses the 03 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Box Hill South has a population of 8,491 (4,028 males, 4,460 females). The median age is 39 years.
The median weekly household income in Box Hill South is $1,928, with a median personal income of $788 per week.
The median weekly rent is $425 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,400.
In terms of birthplace, 82% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are India (319), Malaysia (217), and Other countries (203).
58.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 38.3% speak another language.
The employment rate in Box Hill South shows 4,327 people employed (2,468 full-time, 1,605 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 5.7%.
The most common occupations are professionals (1,336), managers (585), and clerical & admin (380).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Box Hill South has an IRSAD score of 1079 placing it in decile 10 (most advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Box Hill South covers an area of 3.5 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 2433 persons per km².
Statistically, Box Hill South sits within the Whitehorse - West area, part of the broader Melbourne - Inner East region. It falls under the Whitehorse local government area.
The federal electorate for Box Hill South is Chisholm (Inner Metropolitan).
The 3128 postcode is shared by Box Hill South along with Box Hill, Box Hill Central, Houston and Wattle Park.
Box Hill South Details
| Postcode | 3128 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 8,491 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,928/week |
| Median Personal Income | $788/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $425 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,400 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 3.5 km² |
| Population Density | 2433/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,132 |
| Completed Year 12 | 61.0% |
| Australian Citizens | 76.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 31 (0.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (most advantaged) |
| Latitude | -37.8360 |
| Longitude | 145.1240 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 14 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - Inner East |
| Area (SA3) | Whitehorse - West |
| Local Government | Whitehorse |
| Federal Electorate | Chisholm |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 1,445 (17.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,201 (14.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,306 (27.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,232 (26.3%) |
| 65+ years | 1,296 (15.3%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 617 (7.3%) |
| Asthma | 260 (3.1%) |
| Diabetes | 163 (1.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 160 (1.9%) |
| Arthritis | 157 (1.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 99 (1.2%) |
| Cancer | 75 (0.9%) |
| Dementia | 20 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 227 (7.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,216 (39.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,170 (37.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 476 (15.4%) |