Box Hill - Nelson · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
How well-off the area is, how fast its population is growing, and the businesses and new homes here.
Top-tier advantage and rapid growth define Box Hill - Nelson, which ranks among the most advantaged areas in the country. The typical resident has a high level of wealth and education, while the population has surged by over 150% since 2021.
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Box Hill - Nelson — higher than 99% of areas.
| Box Hill - Nelson | 10 |
|---|---|
| 2765, NSW | 10 |
SEIFA indexes ranking relative advantage and disadvantage.
Residents here have a very high level of access to money and skills, with an overall advantage score of 1,152. This puts the area among the most advantaged in the nation, scoring 10 out of 10 for both general advantage and education.
10
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the 10% most advantaged. IRSAD summarises both advantage and disadvantage, so a high score reflects relatively many high-income, well-educated households and few low-income, low-skill ones.
10
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the least disadvantaged. IRSD focuses on disadvantage alone (low income, low education, unemployment, unskilled occupations), so a higher decile means relatively less disadvantage.
10
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Economic Resources, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for economic resources in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IER reflects the income, housing costs, dwelling size and assets of households, so a higher decile means relatively greater economic resources.
9
Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Education and Occupation, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for education and occupation in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IEO reflects residents' qualifications and the skill level of their jobs, so a higher decile means a more highly educated and skilled workforce.
1,152
Higher than 98% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a raw index score (standardised so the Australian average is about 1000). Higher scores indicate relatively greater advantage; lower scores greater disadvantage.
Annual population estimates and change since the census.
Population growth in Box Hill - Nelson has been massive, rising 154.6% since 2021. This is far above the New South Wales figure of 6.1%, making it one of the fastest-growing areas of its type.
26,348
Higher than 91% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Estimated resident population (ABS), 2025.
154.6%
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Population growth since the 2021 Census, from ABS annual estimates.
Operating businesses and dwellings approved.
The area is a significant hub for local enterprise, with 1,778 businesses. This is more than about 84% of similar areas.
1,778
Higher than 83% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Operating businesses (ABS Counts of Australian Businesses), June 2025.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Economy & Advantage in Box Hill - Nelson [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/115041623/box-hill-nelson/topic/economy-advantage
