What is the true cost of buying an apartment in Box Hill?

The median apartment in Box Hill is $680,000. Including stamp duty ($25,130), strata, council rates, insurance, and mortgage repayments, the true first-year cost is approximately $53,756, or $4,480/month.

What does it really cost to buy a house in Box Hill?

The median house in Box Hill is $1,250,000. True first-year cost including stamp duty ($51,160), rates, insurance, maintenance, and mortgage repayments is approximately $87,202.

What is the vacancy rate in Box Hill?

Box Hill currently has a vacancy rate of 1.8%. Properties average 32 days on market.

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True Cost of Buying in Box Hill

2765 NSW · 45km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Box Hill, NSW 2765 is a rapidly growing residential suburb in Sydney's north-west, approximately 45km from the CBD. Part of the Hills District and North West Priority Growth Area, it has experienced significant development with new housing estates attracting young families and first-home buyers. The area offers a multicultural community with strong family demographics, featuring modern amenities including Box Hill Town Centre, quality schools, and extensive parks. With a median house price of $920,000, it provides relative affordability within the Hills District while benefiting from planned infrastructure improvements including potential Sydney Metro connections. The suburb combines suburban lifestyle with urban convenience, supported by good road connections and growing local amenities. Strong population growth and infrastructure investment position Box Hill as an emerging family-friendly destination with solid investment fundamentals.

Strong infrastructure development and transport planningFamily-friendly environment with quality schools and parksRelative affordability within the desirable Hills DistrictSignificant population growth driving demandModern amenities and shopping at Box Hill Town Centre

Market Snapshot

Median House

$1.3M

+12.5% 1yr

Median Apartment

$680K

+8.5% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$950K

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

32 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

4.5%

Yield (House)

3.8%

Auction Clearance

72%

Population

8,500

True Cost Breakdown

Based on median prices · 20% deposit · 6.5% interest · 30-year term · Owner-occupier

Apartment

$4,480/mo

Purchase Price

$680,000

Stamp Duty

$25,130

1st Year Total

$53,756

House

$7,267/mo

Purchase Price

$1,250,000

Stamp Duty

$51,160

1st Year Total

$87,202

Townhouse

$5,646/mo

Purchase Price

$950,000

Stamp Duty

$37,280

1st Year Total

$67,748

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