Average rent in Box Hill, VIC — 2026

Box Hill runs close to the Victoria median rent of $363/week, with renters paying around $391/week (ABS Census 2021). What separates Box Hill from the state norm is its renter density — 47% of households are renters, well above the typical owner-occupier mix. The suburb's dwelling stock is mixed: 37% separate houses and 39% flats or apartments, suggesting a transitional profile where higher-density development has filled in around an established residential base. Population is around 22,841, the median age is 34, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 53% of residents were born overseas. At 14km from Melbourne, Box Hill typically sees more rental turnover than owner-heavy suburbs at the same price point — useful context if you're comparing applications across nearby areas.