Overall score
Austral
47.4/100
West Hoxton
58.7/100
Austral vs West Hoxton, NSW suburb comparison
Austral for investment and value; West Hoxton for retirees and families.
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
40
West Hoxton
119
Population
Austral
6,847
West Hoxton
10,152
Metric leadAustral 3West Hoxton 71 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWest Hoxton
- Best for familiesWest Hoxton
- Best for investmentAustral
- Best for best valueAustral
- Best for best schoolsWest Hoxton
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 | 47.4/100 | 58.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.8/100 | 33.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.2 / 1k | 20.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 106 | 63 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 40 | 119 |
| Planning activity | 109 | 4 |
| Population | 6,847 | 10,152 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Austral reads as a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city; West Hoxton is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Austral is stronger for housing affordability and schools and education options; West Hoxton answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Choose Austral if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward West Hoxton for retirees and families.