Box Hill, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Box HillSydney, New South Wales |
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Box Wood plantation in Box Hill
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| Population | 6,450 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2765 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 48 km (30 mi) NW of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | The Hills Shire | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Castle Hill | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Mitchell | ||||||||||||||
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Box Hill is a suburb located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is about 48 kilometres north-west of the main Sydney city centre. Box Hill is part of an area known as the Hills District. It is managed by The Hills Shire Council.
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Welcome to Box Hill!
Box Hill is a quickly growing area in North West Sydney. It is part of a special plan by the NSW Government. This plan helps new areas like Box Hill grow and develop. The goal is to create new homes and communities.
Growing Up Fast
In 2013, the land in Box Hill was "rezoned." This means its rules for building changed. It allowed for more homes and shops to be built. The suburb is bordered by Boundary Road to the west and Annangrove Road to the east. Old Pitt Town Road is to the north, and Windsor Road is to the south.
When Box Hill is fully developed, it is expected to have many residents. Around 42,480 people could live here. This means about 13,276 homes will be built.
New Neighbours
In July 2020, a part of northern Box Hill became a new suburb. It is now called Gables. Box Hill also took in two small areas from Rouse Hill. This helps keep the suburbs organised.
A Look at History
Box Hill has some special places that are protected for their history. These are called "heritage-listed sites." They show us what the area was like a long time ago.
Historic Buildings
- 10 Terry Road: This is the site of Box Hill House.
- Windsor Road: This is where the Box Hill Inn is located.
Who Lives Here?
Every few years, Australia counts its population. This is called a census. The 2021 census gives us a picture of the people in Box Hill.
Our Community
In 2021, there were 6,450 people living in Box Hill. Most people, about 53.4%, were born in Australia. About 50.7% of residents spoke only English at home.
People in Box Hill follow many different religions. The most common responses for religion were Catholic (26.4%), No Religion (19.9%), Hinduism (14.9%), and Anglican (6.7%). This shows that Box Hill is a diverse community.
