Austral vs West Hoxton
The verdict
Austral is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $1.31M in West Hoxton. Austral rates higher for education (57 vs 51). West Hoxton rates higher for liveability (76 vs 42). West Hoxton is closer to the coast (28.4 km vs 30.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, West Hoxton rates higher (94 vs 21/100 in Austral).
Scores
| Austral | West Hoxton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 59 |
| Transport | 44 | 48 |
| Education | 57 | 51 |
| Liveability | 42 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Austral | West Hoxton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,847 | 10,152 |
| Median age | 31 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,168 | $2,468 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.7% | 36.5% |
| Born in Australia | 50.3% | 57.5% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3.7 |
Growth: Austral High Growth · West Hoxton Stable
Property
| Austral | West Hoxton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.09M | $1.31M |
| Median unit price | $783K | $889K |
| House price YoY | 54.9% | 6.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 59 |
Median price history
Safety
| Austral | West Hoxton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 21 | 94 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 292 | 79 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 380 | 108 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,081 | 345 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,456 | 1,970 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Austral | West Hoxton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 3 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,062 | 1,033 |
See the full school list on each profile: Austral · West Hoxton
Transport
| Austral | West Hoxton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 44 | 48 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 55 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 103 | 98 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 3.2 km |
Liveability
| Austral | West Hoxton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 22 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 30.9 km | 28.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 37.2 km | 35.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.3 km | 9.2 km |
Population & growth
| Austral | West Hoxton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,847 | 10,152 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,264 | 10,636 |
| Projected 2041 | 42,924 | 10,553 |
| Annual growth rate | 15.69% | 1.17% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Austral or West Hoxton?
West Hoxton has the higher residential safety score (Austral 21/100 vs West Hoxton 94/100).
Which is more affordable, Austral or West Hoxton?
Austral is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $1.31M.
Which has better schools, Austral or West Hoxton?
Austral has a higher average school ICSEA (Austral 1062 vs West Hoxton 1033; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Austral or West Hoxton?
West Hoxton has the higher transport score (Austral 44/100 vs West Hoxton 48/100).
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