Overall score
Hoxton Park
49.0/100
West Hoxton
44.2/100
Hoxton Park for retirees and investment; West Hoxton for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hoxton Park
49.0/100
West Hoxton
44.2/100
Crime rate
Hoxton Park
20.9 / 1k
West Hoxton
20.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hoxton Park
81
West Hoxton
132
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 | 49.0/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.8/100 | 12.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.9 / 1k | 20.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 63 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 81 | 132 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 7 |
| Green cover | 14.2% | 5.8% |
| 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, schools and education options, and walkability; West Hoxton answers with a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Hoxton Park the better fit, while retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer West Hoxton.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.