Moving to Box Hill North (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Box Hill North in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Box Hill North at a Glance
| Need | Box Hill North |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Cafes | 22 |
| Schools | 5 |
| Parks | 17 |
| Medical | 8 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 1 |
Your First Week in Box Hill North
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Box Hill North has 8 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Epworth Eastern | 1 Arnold Street, Box Hill | +61 3 8807 7100 |
| Box Hill Hospital | — | — |
| Ekera Medical Centre | — | — |
| After Hours GP Clinic | — | — |
| Eastern Health | 5 Arnold Street, Box Hill | +61 3 9895 3281 |
| NewHope Medical Centre | 522 Middleborough Road, Blackburn North | — |
Pharmacies: PharmaSave
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Box Hill North has 22 restaurants and 22 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Mary’s Paddock — 1 Arnold Street, Box Hill
- Rubix — 519 Middleborough Road, Box Hill North
- Red Cup Cafe — 1124 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill VIC 3128, Australia
- The Peddler Cafe — 295B Springfield Rd, Nunawading VIC 3131, Australia
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Box Hill North.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Box Hill North has 17 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Tram Road Reserve
- Box Hill Gardens
- Hagenauer Reserve
- Tassells Park
- Memorial Park
- Koonung Creek Linear Park
If You Have Kids
Box Hill North has 5 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Koonung Secondary College | 615 Elgar Road |
| Kerrimuir Primary School | 178 Dorking Road |
| Box Hill North Primary School | 7-9 Elizabeth Street |
| Berengarra School | 43 Harrison Street |
| Box Hill Institute (Elgar Campus) | — |
Cost of Living in Box Hill North
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
Should You Move to Box Hill North?
Read our Honest Guide for the unfiltered pros and cons based on real data.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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