Overall score
Edmondson Park
60.6/100
Hoxton Park
51.5/100
Edmondson Park for retirees and families; Hoxton Park for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Edmondson Park
60.6/100
Hoxton Park
51.5/100
Crime rate
Edmondson Park
29.8 / 1k
Hoxton Park
20.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Edmondson Park
92
Hoxton Park
69
Population
Edmondson Park
12,080
Hoxton Park
4,572
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Edmondson Park | Hoxton Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.6/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.0/100 | 56.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.8 / 1k | 20.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 74 | 37 |
| Walkability | 65.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 92 | 69 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 3 |
| Population | 12,080 | 4,572 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 4/10 |
Put side by side, Edmondson Park is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Hoxton Park is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Edmondson Park tends to lead on public transport access and walkability, while Hoxton Park stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Edmondson Park if you are weighing retirees and households prioritising schools; lean toward Hoxton Park for investors and value-focused buyers.