Box Hill South

The total population is 8,491, making it one of the largest areas at this level. The typical resident is 39, which is a little older than the national figure of 38, and people in de facto relationships are much less common than in most other areas.

Born overseas, 40.2% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure far above the national level. The most common ancestries are Chinese, English, and Australian.

Language diversity is very high, with 38.3% of people using another language at home, far above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, and 7.5% of the community speak little or no English.

The area is more secular than most, as 47.2% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are among the highest at this level, with 77.7% of residents completing Year 12. This high level of schooling is reflected in the qualifications of the workforce, where many hold postgraduate degrees.

The community is relatively wealthy; typical weekly family income is $2,424, a little above the national figure. Furthermore, 29.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much higher than in most areas.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with long-term health conditions affecting 23.9% of people, which is well below the 27.7% seen across Australia.

Volunteering is a little more common here than across the nation, at 16.3%. About 27.2% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is higher than most areas.

There are 31 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This small group is noticeably younger than the national average and has a very high Year 12 completion rate of 90.9%.

Families tend to be slightly larger than the national average, with 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up the largest group at 65.4% of households.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents and monthly mortgage payments both much higher than in most areas. Detached houses are less common here than in the rest of the state.

The area is exceptionally well connected, with 52 public transport stops and 35% of people working from home, a figure far above the national average. It is a very short 19-minute drive to the city.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.6% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 20.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 65.1%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, education, and professional services.

Box Hill South is very walkable, with a score of 7.9. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and public transport.