Overall score
Horningsea Park
49.9/100
Hoxton Park
51.5/100
Horningsea Park for retirees and families; Hoxton Park for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Horningsea Park
49.9/100
Hoxton Park
51.5/100
Crime rate
Horningsea Park
20.8 / 1k
Hoxton Park
20.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Horningsea Park
27
Hoxton Park
69
Population
Horningsea Park
3,673
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 | Horningsea Park | Hoxton Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.9/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.7/100 | 56.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.8 / 1k | 20.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 37 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 27 | 69 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 3 |
| Population | 3,673 | 4,572 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 4/10 |
Put side by side, Horningsea Park is a well-connected metro mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel, and Hoxton Park is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Horningsea Park sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Hoxton Park is in a middle-ring position.
Horningsea Park pulls ahead on parks and reserves and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Hoxton Park is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
Choose Horningsea Park if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Hoxton Park for families and investors.