Carnes Hill vs West Hoxton
The verdict
West Hoxton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.52M in Carnes Hill. Carnes Hill rates higher for education (57 vs 51). Carnes Hill is closer to the coast (26.9 km vs 28.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, West Hoxton rates higher (94 vs 73/100 in Carnes Hill).
Scores
| Carnes Hill | West Hoxton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 59 |
| Transport | 45 | 48 |
| Education | 57 | 51 |
| Liveability | 80 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carnes Hill | West Hoxton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,332 | 10,152 |
| Median age | 32 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,630 | $2,468 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.8% | 36.5% |
| Born in Australia | 51.8% | 57.5% |
| Avg household size | 3.8 | 3.7 |
Growth: Carnes Hill Stable · West Hoxton Stable
Property
| Carnes Hill | West Hoxton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.52M | $1.25M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $863K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 4.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $780 | $780 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 43 | 43 |
Median price history
Safety
| Carnes Hill | West Hoxton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 73 | 94 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 150 | 79 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 180 | 108 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 450 | 345 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,252 | 2,266 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carnes Hill | West Hoxton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,057 | 1,037 |
See the full school list on each profile: Carnes Hill · West Hoxton
Transport
| Carnes Hill | West Hoxton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 48 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 5 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 114 | 118 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.6 km | 3.2 km |
Liveability
| Carnes Hill | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 22 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 26.9 km | 28.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 33.9 km | 35.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.8 km | 9.2 km |
Population & growth
| Carnes Hill | West Hoxton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,332 | 10,152 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,532 | 10,636 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,538 | 10,553 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.47% | 1.17% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carnes Hill or West Hoxton?
West Hoxton has the higher residential safety score (Carnes Hill 73/100 vs West Hoxton 94/100).
Which is more affordable, Carnes Hill or West Hoxton?
West Hoxton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.52M.
Which has better schools, Carnes Hill or West Hoxton?
Carnes Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Carnes Hill 1057 vs West Hoxton 1037; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Carnes Hill or West Hoxton?
West Hoxton has the higher transport score (Carnes Hill 45/100 vs West Hoxton 48/100).
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