Overall score
Edmondson Park
60.6/100
West Hoxton
58.7/100
Edmondson Park vs West Hoxton, NSW suburb comparison
Edmondson Park for schools; West Hoxton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Edmondson ParkWest Hoxton
Crime rate
Edmondson Park
29.8 / 1k
West Hoxton
20.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Edmondson Park
92
West Hoxton
119
Population
Edmondson Park
12,080
West Hoxton
10,152
Metric leadEdmondson Park 6West Hoxton 5across 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 investmentWest Hoxton
- Best for best schoolsEdmondson 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 | Edmondson Park | West Hoxton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.6/100 | 58.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.0/100 | 33.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.8 / 1k | 20.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 74 | 63 |
| Walkability | 65.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 92 | 119 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 4 |
| Population | 12,080 | 10,152 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Edmondson Park is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while West Hoxton is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Edmondson Park pulls ahead on housing affordability and schools and education options, whereas West Hoxton is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Households prioritising schools may find Edmondson Park the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer West Hoxton.