Box Hill, Australia

Full City Profile

1.6 /5.0

D Poor

14,353 Population 10,632/sq mi density

338 ft Elevation 103 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

1.6 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.2 / 5.0

$21,193 median income, 7.8% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$214,600 home value, $1,073/mo rent

Box Hill enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	58.9°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	68°F (20°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	338 ft (103 m)
Area	1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density	10,632/sq mi
Coordinates	-37.8189°N, 145.1255°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"

13% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 2.99"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012	11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia	M5.2	108 km
Aug 29, 2000	5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia	M5.0	115 km
Sep 25, 1996	32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia	M4.7	92 km
Jul 20, 2012	8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia	M4.6	105 km
Mar 6, 2009	1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.5	94 km
Jun 29, 2023	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M4.4	112 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.4	91 km
Mar 18, 2009	0 km N of Korumburra, Australia	M4.3	91 km
Feb 8, 2024	3 km E of Leongatha, Australia	M4.3	105 km
Sep 25, 1996	26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia	M4.3	95 km
Sep 24, 2002	10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia	M4.0	112 km
Aug 6, 2024	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M3.9	116 km
May 28, 2023	5 km W of Mickleham, Australia	M3.8	40 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia	M3.7	89 km
Aug 21, 2001	2 km N of Kallista, Australia	M3.6	23 km
Nov 8, 1992	20 km NNE of Colac, Australia	M3.6	130 km
Sep 24, 2002	8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia	M3.5	110 km
May 19, 1990	37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia	M3.5	105 km
Mar 8, 2007	13 km N of Bunyip, Australia	M3.5	57 km
Jul 4, 2001	7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia	M3.4	118 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	68°F (20°C)	2.2 in
February	69°F (21°C)	1.9 in	Warmest, Driest
March	66°F (19°C)	2.1 in
April	60°F (15°C)	2.4 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.8 in
June	50°F (10°C)	2.5 in	Coldest
July	52°F (11°C)	2.2 in
August	51°F (10°C)	2.7 in
September	54°F (12°C)	2.8 in
October	58°F (14°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
November	61°F (16°C)	2.9 in
December	65°F (18°C)	2.7 in

Box Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 50°F in June to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.9").

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