Overall score
Austral
39.8/100
West Hoxton
44.2/100
Austral vs West Hoxton, NSW Suburb Comparison
Austral for retirees and value; West Hoxton for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AustralWest Hoxton
Crime rate
Austral
51.2 / 1k
West Hoxton
20.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Austral
45
West Hoxton
132
Population
Austral
6,847
West Hoxton
10,152
Metric leadAustral 4West Hoxton 72 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAustral
- Best for familiesWest Hoxton
- Best for investmentWest Hoxton
- Best for best valueAustral
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Austral | West Hoxton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.8/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.4/100 | 12.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.2 / 1k | 20.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 106 | 63 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 45 | 132 |
| Planning activity | 143 | 7 |
| Green cover | 15.1% | 5.8% |
| Population | 6,847 | 10,152 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Austral reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; West Hoxton is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Austral is stronger for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability; West Hoxton answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Choose Austral if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward West Hoxton for retirees, families, and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.