Overall score
Middleton Grange
50.2/100
West Hoxton
44.2/100
Middleton Grange 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
Middleton Grange
50.2/100
West Hoxton
44.2/100
Crime rate
Middleton Grange
20.9 / 1k
West Hoxton
20.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Middleton Grange
70
West Hoxton
132
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 | 50.2/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.4/100 | 12.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.9 / 1k | 20.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 22 | 63 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 70 | 132 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 7 |
| Green cover | 17.7% | 5.8% |
| 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, walkability, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas West Hoxton is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Middleton Grange suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas West Hoxton is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.
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.