Box Hill - Nelson, NSW 2361
Inner-Sydney convenience with a character all its own.
- Urban convenience
- $595/wk Median
- 19.6% Renters
Box Hill - Nelson Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 10.3k
- Median age
- 32
- Median weekly rent
- $595
- To the CBD
- 37.5km
- Walkability
- 5.4
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Box Hill - Nelson Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Community
A strong, settled community feel — long-term residents, an active neighbourhood association and a genuine sense of people looking out for each other.
Parks & Green Space
Generous public green space gives the area a breathing-room feel that's rare this close to the essentials — good for dog walks, picnics and weekend sport.
Arts & Culture
A modest but genuine arts scene — a community gallery, the odd pop-up exhibition, and a local hall that hosts markets and events.
Work & Connectivity
Good fibre coverage and a growing number of co-working spaces make this a popular choice for renters working from home.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Renters land in Box Hill - Nelson for the balance it strikes — close enough to Sydney's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 19.6% of the suburb's 10,287 residents rent.
Around Box Hill - Nelson
Box Hill - Nelson Village
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Box Hill - Nelson Junction
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Box Hill - Nelson
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Box Hill - Nelson
Real questions renters ask before moving to Box Hill - Nelson.
Is Box Hill - Nelson a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Box Hill - Nelson has a 19.6% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
How much does it cost to rent in Box Hill - Nelson?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Box Hill - Nelson is $595. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $595 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Box Hill - Nelson family-friendly for renters?
Box Hill - Nelson has around 7 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $595/wk median, it's above the city average compared to the rest of Sydney.
What's the community like in Box Hill - Nelson?
Box Hill - Nelson has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 10,287, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
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