Overall score
Cartwright
27.4/100
Hoxton Park
49.0/100
Cartwright vs Hoxton Park, NSW Suburb Comparison
Hoxton Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CartwrightHoxton Park
Crime rate
Cartwright
72.8 / 1k
Hoxton Park
20.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cartwright
37
Hoxton Park
81
Population
Cartwright
2,616
Hoxton Park
4,572
Metric leadCartwright 3Hoxton Park 91 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 retireesHoxton Park
- 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 | Cartwright | Hoxton Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 27.4/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 32.6/100 | 38.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 72.8 / 1k | 20.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 37 |
| Walkability | 25.5/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 37 | 81 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 3 |
| Green cover | 30.1% | 14.2% |
| Population | 2,616 | 4,572 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Cartwright is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand, and Hoxton Park is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Cartwright sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Hoxton Park is in a middle-ring position.
Cartwright 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 Cartwright 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.