Overall score
Middleton Grange
53.0/100
West Hoxton
58.7/100
Middleton Grange for investment and value; West Hoxton for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Middleton Grange
53.0/100
West Hoxton
58.7/100
Crime rate
Middleton Grange
20.9 / 1k
West Hoxton
20.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Middleton Grange
57
West Hoxton
119
Population
Middleton Grange
7,043
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 | Middleton Grange | West Hoxton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.0/100 | 58.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.7/100 | 33.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.9 / 1k | 20.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 22 | 63 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 57 | 119 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 4 |
| Population | 7,043 | 10,152 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Put side by side, Middleton Grange is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and West Hoxton is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Middleton Grange pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas West Hoxton is the better pick for parks and reserves and public transport access.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Middleton Grange, while West Hoxton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.