Becoming a Box Hill local has never been more appealing. Top dining, excellent transport links and a strong sense of community make this eastern suburb one of Melbourne’s most liveable pockets.
Located just 14 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD, Box Hill has quietly evolved from family homes on quarter-acre blocks to a vibrant, multicultural precinct that the cool kids are now calling home.
Local: Residential is a modern approach reshaping how Australians live and rent. Through thoughtfully designed modern apartments and shared spaces that bring people together, Local creates connected, design-led build-to-rent apartments that are also pet-friendly and can come furnished or unfurnished. Local gives renters access to brand-new, spacious one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments in the heart of Box Hill surrounded by top eateries, cultural hubs and green space.
If you’re searching for Box Hill apartments for rent, Local: Box Hill is the place to be, but before you settle in, here is a neighbourhood guide that will help you become a local in a flash.
Connectivity is one of Box Hill’s biggest drawcards. The Box Hill transport interchange links train, tram and bus routes, offering a smooth 25-minute commute to the CBD which is tempting for anyone renting Box Hill apartments near public transport. With the Suburban Rail Loop currently under construction, residents will soon enjoy direct access to major university and employment hubs including Monash University, Melbourne University, Box Hill Institute, and Deakin University.
Drivers have quick access to EastLink and the Eastern Freeway, while cyclists benefit from new shared paths connecting to neighbouring suburbs such as Blackburn and Surrey Hills.
Whether you prefer reformer pilates or park runs, Box Hill has several options at your fingertips. The Aqualink Box Hill Leisure Centre offers an Olympic-sized pool, gym facilities and classes, while nearby Surrey Park and Box Hill Gardens (next to Box Hill Hospital) are leafy escapes for jogs, picnics and team sport.
The Gardiners Creek Trail weaves through the neighbourhood, connecting Box Hill to Burwood and the Yarra Trail which is ideal for bike rides.
This is all on offer in addition to the amazing shared facilities on at Local: Box Hill which include a gym with separate reformer/mat studio and high intensity/boxing studios; indoor pool; sauna; steam room; co-working space; podcast studio; cinema; resident lounge; dog park; rooftop terrace dining with hot pot, kitchen and BBQ. All of this is included in rent with no extra cost.
Box Hill Central is the go-to for stocking up on the week’s essentials with supermarkets, Asian grocers and speciality shops all under one roof. A short drive away, Westfield Doncaster is the epicentre for fashion and entertainment where you can find all the top designers along with a Village Cinema for the latest movies. Chadstone Shopping Centre is also only 10km away which is approximately 10 minutes’ drive away from Box Hill.
One of the most exciting additions to the Box Hill neighbourhood for all shopping needs will be Sky Square (SKYSQR) precinct where Local residents will have access to major banks, national medical and healthcare providers and specialty markets including YangYang Asian grocery. Family entertainment will also include arcade games and attractions such as HiParty, and the centre will host a year-round calendar of lively events, festivals and precinct-wide activations.
For those looking to take up a new hobby, Box Hill Community Arts Centre is a relaxed community hub where you can sign up to take lessons in the arts from pottery to painting. You can also attend seasonal events and performances at Box Hill Town Hall which stands as an Art Deco monument within the neighbourhood.
Local: Box Hill is also brimming with entertainment, from a dedicated games and mahjong room to a big-screen theatre space, along with a calendar of fun, inclusive resident events curated by the Local team.
