Box Hill Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Box Hill Compares
Box Hill vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Box Hill | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,267 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $381 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,950 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 33 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.8% +VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 3128 covers Box Hill, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 14 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - Inner East region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Whitehorse.
According to the 2021 Census, Box Hill has a population of 14,353 with a median age of 33. The median weekly household income is $1,267, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 38 (0.3% of residents).
Housing in Box Hill includes a median weekly rent of $381, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,950, with 5,965 total dwellings. Rental properties account for 60.7% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Box Hill scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
There are 4 schools in the Box Hill area, including Box Hill High School, Our Lady of Sion College, Kingswood College and others.
Box Hill is part of the Whitehorse - West statistical area in Victoria.
Box Hill Details
| Postcode | 3128 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 14,353 |
| Median Age | 33 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,267/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $627/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $381 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,950 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 3.5 km² |
| Population Density | 4075/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 5,965 |
| Australian Citizens | 49.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 38 (0.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -37.8181073 |
| Longitude | 145.1238563 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 14 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - Inner East |
| Area (SA3) | Whitehorse - West |
| Local Government | Whitehorse |
| Federal Electorate | Chisholm |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,377 (9.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 2,548 (17.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 5,640 (39.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,723 (19.0%) |
| 65+ years | 2,061 (14.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 680 (4.7%) |
| Arthritis | 654 (4.6%) |
| Diabetes | 473 (3.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 421 (2.9%) |
| Cancer | 274 (1.9%) |
| Dementia | 126 (0.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 110 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 1,395 (23.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 3,034 (51.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,108 (18.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 338 (5.8%) |
Schools in Box Hill
Suburbs Near Box Hill
Same Postcode (3128)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.