Austral vs West Hoxton, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Austral | West Hoxton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.4/100 | 54.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.8/100 | 33.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 77.7 / 1k | 25.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 106 | 63 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 40 | 119 |
| Planning activity | 80 | 3 |
| Population | 6,847 | 10,152 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesWest Hoxton
- Best for familiesWest Hoxton
- Best for investmentAustral
- Best for best valueAustral
- Best for best schoolsAustral
Comparison summary
Austral and West Hoxton offer different strengths across official suburb data. West Hoxton leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours West Hoxton; Housing (desirability) favours Austral; Crime rate favours West Hoxton. Quick verdicts: Retirees → West Hoxton, Families → West Hoxton, Investment → Austral, Best value → Austral.