Hoxton Park
A 48.4% overseas-born share, 26.8 percentage points above the national figure, is the clearest marker of Hoxton Park's internationally connected character. The suburb has 4,572 residents, a median age of 35 that is 5 years below the national average, and an average household size of 3.5 people, 1.0 above national average. Its housing is strongly family-oriented, with 89.1% separate houses and 60.5% containing 4 or more bedrooms. Compared with nearby Liverpool and West Hoxton, Hoxton Park is a compact, established mortgage-belt suburb with household income at the 73.8th percentile. The combination of larger households and detached housing helps explain its appeal to families, while an aging trajectory points to changing needs over time.
Population
4,572
Median Age
35.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,960/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
17
Detached-house buyers will find a strongly family-sized market, with 89.1% of dwellings separate houses, 60.5% containing 4 or more bedrooms and just 0.4% apartments. The average household has 3.5 people, 1.0 above the national average, so larger floorplans are relevant because many homes accommodate couples with children. Mortgage repayments average $2,139 per month and represent 25.2% of household income, close to the 25.0% rent-to-income figure. The 49.5% mortgage share is higher than the 23.6% owned outright share, indicating a suburb where many owners remain financially committed. Buyers should compare recent sales carefully, as the housing mix is less suited to people seeking apartment living.
For Buyers
Detached-house buyers will find a strongly family-sized market, with 89.1% of dwellings separate houses, 60.5% containing 4 or more bedrooms and just 0.4% apartments. The average household has 3.5 people, 1.0 above the national average, so larger floorplans are relevant because many homes accommodate couples with children. Mortgage repayments average $2,139 per month and represent 25.2% of household income, close to the 25.0% rent-to-income figure. The 49.5% mortgage share is higher than the 23.6% owned outright share, indicating a suburb where many owners remain financially committed. Buyers should compare recent sales carefully, as the housing mix is less suited to people seeking apartment living.
For Investors
Hoxton Park has a 25.6% renting share, below the 49.5% mortgage share, so investors are entering a predominantly owner-occupier market rather than a rental-heavy one. Weekly rent is $490 and vacancy is 3.0%, providing a useful starting point for yield and holding-cost assessments. Rental growth of 25.0% is a positive historical signal, while 18 development applications in the past 12 months indicate ongoing but not excessive local building activity. Growth is forecast at 2.14% annually and is driven primarily by overseas migration, which may support demand for practical family housing. Compared with a higher-turnover rental market, tenant churn may be more moderate because 86.5% of residents stayed at the same address over the relevant period.
Development Activity
Total DAs
132
Last 12 Months
17
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-58.5%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Hoxton Park
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Demographics
Hoxton Park combines a relatively young median age of 35, which is 5 years below the national average, with a clear aging trajectory. Overseas-born residents account for 48.4% of the population, 26.8 percentage points above the national figure, while university attainment is 30.6%, just 0.5 percentage points above national levels. The 3.5-person average household is 1.0 above national average and aligns with the suburb's 60.6% share of couples with children. Christianity is recorded for 2,403 residents, Islam for 567 and no religion for 521. Arabic is the most common listed language other than English at 263 speakers, followed by Hindi at 155. Compared with nearby Liverpool and West Hoxton, these figures point to a family-based population with strong overseas connections and changing age needs.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
89.1%
Houses
10.5%
Townhouse
0.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Hoxton Park's housing stock is detached-dominant: 89.1% of dwellings are separate houses, 10.5% are semi-detached and 0.4% are apartments. Compared with apartment-oriented markets, this composition gives buyers more access to 3-bedroom homes, which account for 35.2%, and 4-bedroom-plus homes, which account for 60.5%. Tenure is led by mortgages at 49.5%, followed by outright ownership at 23.6% and renting at 25.6%. That pattern reflects a family suburb where households are more likely to need space and commit to ownership. Mortgage costs equal 25.2% of household income and rent equals 25.0%, while household income sits at the 73.8th percentile. The figures suggest moderate housing pressure, although affordability is worsening over time.
Mortgage / mo
$2,139
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $490.
$800
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $815
HH Size
3.5
Personal Income / wk
$663
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.0%
Unoccupied
38
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
60.6%
Couples with children
20.7%
Couples, no children
17.7%
Single parent
1,179
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Hoxton Park's largest listed industry at 18.4%, or 183 workers, followed by education at 10.5% and 104 workers. Manufacturing and transport each account for 8.8%, or 87 workers, while construction represents 8.5% and 84 workers. The occupation mix is similarly broad, led by professionals at 302, clerical and administrative workers at 291, machinery operators and drivers at 236, trades at 221 and labourers at 188. Unemployment is 7.4%, with a 54.0% participation rate and 961 full-time workers. Household income is at the 73.8th percentile, above the national midpoint. Economic resources are relatively strong, reflected by IER decile 9 and IEO decile 6, while IRSD decile 4 is lower than IRSAD decile 6, indicating that disadvantage measures are less favourable than the suburb's resource profile.
Unemployment
7.4%
Labour Force
1,921
Unemployed
142
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
54.0%
Part-time
28.0%
Participation
54.0%
Employed
1,779
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
30.6%
Postgraduate
6.2%
Born Overseas
48.4%
Dwellings
1,244
Transport to Work
Hoxton Park covers 1.54 square kilometres at a density of 2,971.3 people per square kilometre. Daily movement is strongly car-based: 61.4% travel as car drivers, compared with 1.8% using public transport and 1.3% walking or cycling. Working from home accounts for 29.6%, which can reduce some commuting pressure. Compared with transit-oriented suburbs, residents are more likely to need a car for regular trips because public transport use is low. There is 1 local government primary school, Hoxton Park Public School, so families should confirm the enrolment zone against the exact address and check secondary options nearby. The IRSAD decile is 6, above the IRSD decile of 4, pointing to a middle-range socioeconomic setting with practical family infrastructure but limited rail-style transport convenience.
Drive
61.4%
Public Transport
1.8%
Walk / Cycle
1.3%
Work from Home
29.6%
Population Forecast
+2.14%/yr
(+302 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth is forecast at 2.14% a year, driven primarily by overseas migration, while the population trajectory is labelled Aging. Population change across the wider area is 47.5% over 10 years, showing substantial expansion despite the shift toward older age groups. The senior share has increased by 3.7 percentage points, while the young and working shares have each fallen by 2.3 points. Rent growth is 25.0%, and affordability is classified as Worsening, moving from 62.8 in 2011 to 65.6 in 2021. Compared with a redevelopment-led suburb, Hoxton Park is not gentrifying: the gentrification score is 17 and the stage is Not gentrifying. This suggests established family housing is absorbing migration without a major change in the suburb's physical identity.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+94
Net Internal / yr
-22
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +51% since 2011
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Hoxton Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hoxton Park a good suburb to live in?
Hoxton Park suits households seeking detached housing and family space, with 89.1% separate houses and an average household size of 3.5 people. Car access is important because 61.4% travel as car drivers compared with 1.8% using public transport. Its suitability depends on transport needs, school catchment and preferred housing type.
What is the median house price in Hoxton Park?
A current median house price should be checked against recent comparable sales rather than assumed. Hoxton Park has 89.1% separate houses, 60.5% of homes with 4 or more bedrooms and weekly rent of $490. Comparing like-for-like 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom properties will give a more useful guide than one suburb-wide figure.
What schools are in Hoxton Park?
There is 1 listed local government primary school in Hoxton Park: Hoxton Park Public School. Families should confirm the enrolment zone for the exact address and investigate nearby secondary options before committing, because school access can vary across a suburb and local government boundaries do not always match catchments.
Is Hoxton Park safe?
Use current NSW Police incident records and inspect the exact street before deciding, because suburb-wide indicators can mask local variation. Hoxton Park has 4,572 residents and a density of 2,971.3 people per square kilometre, so checking routes, lighting and activity around the home is also worthwhile.
Is Hoxton Park good for property investment?
Hoxton Park may suit investors seeking family-oriented housing, with 25.6% renting, weekly rent of $490 and a 3.0% vacancy rate. Rent growth is 25.0%, annual growth is forecast at 2.14% and 18 development applications were recorded over 12 months. Investors should still test yield, insurance, maintenance and local comparable sales.
How is Hoxton Park's population changing?
The wider area has an Aging trajectory, while annual growth is forecast at 2.14% and overseas migration is the primary driver. Population change across 10 years is 47.5%, senior share has risen 3.7 percentage points and the young share has fallen 2.3 points. The suburb is classified as Not gentrifying, with a gentrification score of 17.
What languages are spoken in Hoxton Park?
Arabic is the most common listed language other than English, with 263 speakers, followed by Hindi with 155. Serbian accounts for 58 speakers, Khmer for 46 and Cantonese for 37. The overseas-born share is 48.4%, which is 26.8 percentage points above the national figure and helps explain the suburb's broad language mix.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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