Overall score
Hoxton Park
51.5/100
West Hoxton
58.7/100
Hoxton Park for investment and value; West Hoxton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hoxton Park
51.5/100
West Hoxton
58.7/100
Crime rate
Hoxton Park
20.9 / 1k
West Hoxton
20.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hoxton Park
69
West Hoxton
119
Population
Hoxton Park
4,572
West Hoxton
10,152
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 | Hoxton Park | West Hoxton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.5/100 | 58.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.7/100 | 33.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.9 / 1k | 20.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 63 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 69 | 119 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 4 |
| Population | 4,572 | 10,152 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 8/10 |
Hoxton Park is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while West Hoxton is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Hoxton Park is stronger for housing affordability and schools and education options; West Hoxton answers with parks and reserves and public transport access.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Hoxton Park the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer West Hoxton.