Overall score
Busby
27.8/100
Hoxton Park
49.0/100
Busby vs Hoxton Park, NSW Suburb Comparison
Hoxton Park for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BusbyHoxton Park
Crime rate
Busby
72.9 / 1k
Hoxton Park
20.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Busby
41
Hoxton Park
81
Population
Busby
4,446
Hoxton Park
4,572
Metric leadBusby 2Hoxton Park 101 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 familiesHoxton Park
- Best for investmentHoxton Park
- Best for best valueHoxton Park
- Best for best schoolsHoxton Park
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 | Busby | Hoxton Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 27.8/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 20.4/100 | 38.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 72.9 / 1k | 20.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 37 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 41 | 81 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 3 |
| Green cover | 10.5% | 14.2% |
| Population | 4,446 | 4,572 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Busby reads as a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand; Hoxton Park is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Busby tends to lead on schools and education options, plus parks and reserves, while Hoxton Park stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Hoxton Park, while Busby remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.