Antichinus benefit from this side entrance nest box, as it keeps them a bit more hidden (less exposed) when accessing the nest box. There are many native and feral animals that enjoy snacks of small mammals – owls, kookaburras, cats, foxes, and more.
Here is a diagram with key design features for all nest boxes.
Here is some information on the different materials to use, or not to use when making your nest box.