Box Hill Suburb Profile

Box Hill’s charm lies in its diversity and ability to blend its buzzy commercial district along Station Street and Whitehorse Road with family homes along the much quieter leafy streets. Living in Box Hill offers the perfect balance of urban excitement and suburban peace. Residents enjoy the best of both worlds – they can choose to be part of the action or revel in suburban bliss. All roads lead to the city from Box Hill with trains, trams, and buses servicing the area. And, with a hospital, a shopping centre, transport links, schools, and plenty of sporting facilities in the area, Box Hill is a no-brainer for families. 

Living in Box Hill also means access to a diverse cultural landscape, reflected in the mouth-watering dining options. Be it Chinese, Malaysian, Vietnamese, or Japanese, hunger is not a term used often around here. From the buzzy hole-in-the-wall spots to established eateries, Box Hill and its surrounding streets promise dishy, authentic plates. For those feeling adventurous, shop at one of the many Asian grocers and delicatessens for the ingredients to whip up your own masterpiece. 

Step away from the commercial district and you are greeted by peaceful suburbia, beautiful parks, and bountiful sporting facilities. At the helm is Surrey Park with its expansive grounds boasting multiple playing fields, a playground, and an indoor aquatic centre. Thrill chasers head to the neighbouring Box Hill South, home of the Action Indoor Sports Centre. 

Area Features

Box Hill Centro

Box Hill Centro is the suburb’s beating heart. Complete with a large indoor market, food court, major retailers, and specialty grocers, residents make the most of the area’s international influences.

Global Eats

Housing Melbourne’s largest Chinese community, Box Hill does Asian cuisine like no other. Buzzing eateries host hungry locals seven nights a week with Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Malaysian, and many more on offer around Station Street and Whitehorse Road.

Transport

With trams, trains, and buses servicing the area, getting around is a breeze. Popular with students and commuters, the 109 tram gives easy access to the city while buses and trains give a broader reach.