Boroondara vs Box Hill

Boroondara and Box Hill are neighbouring suburbs in Melbourne's east. There are notable differences for First Nations people between the two. Boroondara has a far larger First Nations population (436 people compared to 219 in Box Hill) and a far higher Year 12 completion rate of 72.9%. In Boroondara, the typical First Nations household income is well higher at $2,608, while the unemployment rate is well higher in Box Hill at 19.2%.

Both areas have similar profiles for the typical First Nations resident, with Boroondara's typical age of 27 being higher than most areas and Box Hill's typical age of 24 sitting around the middle. They are both a walker's paradise, with almost every home within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or public transport. While Boroondara has a higher share of parks within walking distance, Box Hill has a higher share of public transport options.