Victoria location profile
Box Hill South VIC 3128
Box Hill South is a leafy, family-friendly suburb known for quiet residential streets, period homes and townhouses, and excellent access to services in nearby Box Hill. It appeals to families, students and professionals seeking green spaces and strong transport links. Proximity to major hospitals, Deakin University and vibrant Asian dining in Box Hill adds to its convenience.
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Why families consider Box Hill South
Diverse and community-oriented, with a mix of established families, downsizers and students. Lifestyle revolves around parks, golf, walking/cycling along Gardiners Creek, and easy access to Box Hill’s shopping, dining and services.
Amenities & services
- Box Hill Central shopping and dining precinct (nearby)
- Burwood Brickworks Shopping Centre (nearby)
- Local strip shops on Canterbury Rd, Middleborough Rd and Elgar Rd
- Box Hill Hospital and Epworth Eastern (nearby)
- Medical clinics, pharmacies and allied health services
- Cafes and restaurants in Box Hill and along Canterbury Rd
- Box Hill Library – 1040 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill
- Blackburn Library – 66-104 Springfield Rd, Blackburn
Transport & connectivity
- Train: Box Hill Station (Lilydale/Belgrave lines), Union Station (Surrey Hills/Mont Albert)
- Tram: Route 70 (Riversdale Rd), Route 75 (Burwood Hwy)
- Buses: multiple routes via Canterbury Rd, Middleborough Rd, Elgar Rd and Station St with connections at Box Hill Interchange
- Major roads: Canterbury Rd, Middleborough Rd, Elgar Rd, Burwood Hwy, Riversdale Rd
Lifestyle & recreation
- Wattle Park (walking trails, picnic areas, tennis, heritage tram shelter)
- Gardiners Creek Trail and reserves (cycling and walking)
- Box Hill Golf Club
- Aqualink Box Hill (aquatic and fitness, nearby)
- HOYTS Box Hill cinema and entertainment (nearby)
- Wattle Park
- Gardiners Creek Reserve
- RHL Sparks Reserve
- Box Hill Golf Club grounds
- Surrey Park (nearby)
Education context
Good availability of long day care, kindergartens and early learning services across Canterbury Rd, Middleborough Rd and Elgar Rd, with higher demand and waitlists for infant rooms.
- Deakin University – Burwood Campus (nearby on Burwood Hwy)
- Box Hill Institute – Box Hill (Elgar Rd/Whitehorse Rd precinct)
- Swinburne University – Hawthorn Campus (accessible via train/tram)