Overall score
Hoxton Park
51.5/100
Middleton Grange
53.0/100
Hoxton Park vs Middleton Grange, NSW suburb comparison
Middleton Grange for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Hoxton ParkMiddleton Grange
Crime rate
Hoxton Park
20.9 / 1k
Middleton Grange
20.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hoxton Park
69
Middleton Grange
57
Population
Hoxton Park
4,572
Middleton Grange
7,043
Metric leadHoxton Park 4Middleton Grange 52 tiedacross 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 retireesMiddleton Grange
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 | Hoxton Park | Middleton Grange |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.5/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.7/100 | 56.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.9 / 1k | 20.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 22 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 69 | 57 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 4 |
| Population | 4,572 | 7,043 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Hoxton Park is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Middleton Grange is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Hoxton Park tends to lead on public transport access and nearby cafés and amenities, while Middleton Grange stands out for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Middleton Grange, while Hoxton Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.