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Box Hill South, Australia

Full City Profile

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
8,300 Population 2/sq mi density
344 ft Elevation 105 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$26,634 median income, 5.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$239,400 home value, $1,197/mo rent

Box Hill South, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income
$26,634
65% below
$26,634 per capita
Home Value
$239,400
15% below
Median Rent
$1,197/mo
3% above
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
Avg Temperature
59°F
292 sunny days/yr

Is Box Hill South a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Box Hill South residents earn a median household income of $26,634 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,634. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 788 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Box Hill South is $239,400 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,197/month.

Climate & Weather

Box Hill South has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,300
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density2/mi²
Foreign Born40.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,634
Per Capita$26,634
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$512

Housing

D
Home Value$239,400
Rent$1,197
Ownership71.3%
Housing Units3,320

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days292/yr
Rain33.2 in/yr
Elevation344 ft

Did You Know?

40.2% of residents are foreign-born.