Overall score
Greendale
32.8/100
West Hoxton
58.7/100
Greendale vs West Hoxton, NSW suburb comparison
West Hoxton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GreendaleWest Hoxton
Crime rate
Greendale
28.0 / 1k
West Hoxton
20.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Greendale
1
West Hoxton
119
Population
Greendale
314
West Hoxton
10,152
Metric leadGreendale 2West Hoxton 8across 10 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 valueWest Hoxton
- Best for best schoolsWest Hoxton
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 | Greendale | West Hoxton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.8/100 | 58.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.0/100 | 33.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 28.0 / 1k | 20.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 63 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 119 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 4 |
| Population | 314 | 10,152 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Greendale reads as a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks; West Hoxton is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Greendale sits among greener hillside streets, while West Hoxton keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Greendale pulls ahead on housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook, whereas West Hoxton is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer West Hoxton, while Greendale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.