Hoxton Park
Nearly half of Hoxton Park's residents were born overseas (48.4%), almost 27 points above the national figure, making it one of south-west Sydney's most internationally diverse pockets. The suburb sits on just 1.54 square kilometres but houses 4,572 people at a density of 2,971 per km2. Household income ranks at the 73.8th percentile nationally, yet the IRSD disadvantage decile sits at 4, below average, pointing to a wide spread between high-earning families and those under financial pressure. The stock is overwhelmingly detached houses (89.1%) with 60.5% of dwellings having four or more bedrooms, reflecting the large average household size of 3.5, which is 1.0 above the national average.
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
21
Median House
$955K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price reached $955,000 based on 2024-2025 PSI data, sitting below the broader Sydney median but still requiring careful budgeting. Price history shows $919,000 in 2024 rising to $1,050,000 in 2025, a 14.3% gain over one year, driven by ongoing demand in south-west Sydney. Separate houses make up 89.1% of stock, making this genuinely a detached-house market rather than an apartment one. Households carrying a mortgage account for 50.1%, above the national owner-occupier norm, and the monthly mortgage repayment averages $2,139 against a household income in the 73.8th percentile nationally. Mortgage-to-income sits at 25.2%, just under the 30% stress threshold, which means most buyers remain serviceable, though affordability has worsened since 2011 when the ratio was 62.8% versus 65.6% in 2021.
For Buyers
The median house price reached $955,000 based on 2024-2025 PSI data, sitting below the broader Sydney median but still requiring careful budgeting. Price history shows $919,000 in 2024 rising to $1,050,000 in 2025, a 14.3% gain over one year, driven by ongoing demand in south-west Sydney. Separate houses make up 89.1% of stock, making this genuinely a detached-house market rather than an apartment one. Households carrying a mortgage account for 50.1%, above the national owner-occupier norm, and the monthly mortgage repayment averages $2,139 against a household income in the 73.8th percentile nationally. Mortgage-to-income sits at 25.2%, just under the 30% stress threshold, which means most buyers remain serviceable, though affordability has worsened since 2011 when the ratio was 62.8% versus 65.6% in 2021.
For Investors
Renters account for 26.0% of Hoxton Park households, a moderate pool against a $955,000 median. Weekly rent of $490 implies a gross yield around 2.7%, thin but supported by limited vacancy: the vacancy rate is 3.0%, near equilibrium. The key demand driver is overseas migration, which adds a net 94 residents a year compared to a net internal outflow of 22, meaning population growth depends almost entirely on new arrivals who typically enter the rental market first. Development activity logged 20 applications in the past 12 months, low for the area, suggesting new supply is not a near-term threat to rents. Rent growth of 25.0% over the measured period outpaced real income growth of negative 2.7%, a signal that rents are running ahead of local wages and yield compression may ease if prices stabilise.
Development Activity
Total DAs
130
Last 12 Months
21
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-55.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Hoxton Park iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
K-6 · 469 students
Hoxton Park Public School
K-6 · 531 students
Demographics
The median age is 35, which is 5.0 years below the national figure, giving Hoxton Park a younger-than-average profile. Overseas-born residents reach 48.4%, some 26.8 points above national, with Indian (345), Italian (272) and English (455) among the top ancestries alongside a large mixed-other group (1,787). The most common non-English languages are Arabic (263 speakers) and Hindi (155), reflecting strong South Asian and Middle Eastern communities. Average household size is 3.5 persons, a full person above the national average, consistent with multi-generational and larger family structures. University qualifications reach 30.6%, marginally above the national rate by 0.5 points, while the full-time employment rate among workers is 65.9%.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
89.1%
Houses
10.5%
Townhouse
0.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure splits clearly toward ownership: 23.9% own outright and 50.1% hold a mortgage, leaving just 26.0% renting, lower than many Sydney suburbs. The stock is almost entirely separate houses at 89.1%, with semi-detached at 10.5% and apartments at just 0.4%, giving buyers a genuine house-and-land market rather than an apartment-heavy one. Four-plus bedroom dwellings account for 60.5% of stock, with three-bedroom at 35.2%, fitting the large average household size of 3.5. Price moved from $919,000 in 2024 to $1,050,000 in 2025, a 14.3% one-year CAGR, placing the suburb in a recovery trajectory rather than stagnation. Rent-to-income sits at 25.0%, just at the stress threshold, while mortgage-to-income at 25.2% remains below 30%, meaning neither tenure group is in extreme stress at the suburb median.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,139
Rent / wk
$490
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
12.4%
Couples, no children
4,151
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant employer at 18.4% of working residents (183 people), followed by Education at 10.5% (104), Manufacturing and Transport tied at 8.8% (87 each), and Construction at 8.5% (84). This service-heavy mix, skewed toward public-sector health and education, explains why income ranks in the 73.8th percentile nationally despite an IRSD disadvantage decile of only 4, which is below the national average. By occupation, Professionals lead at 302 and Clerical/Admin follows at 291, but Machinery/Drivers (236) and Labourers (188) sit close behind, pointing to a blue-collar contingent alongside white-collar workers. The unemployment rate is 8.9%, above what the sector mix would suggest, partly because the participation rate is only 45.0%, with 1,451 residents not in the labour force, likely reflecting caring responsibilities in large-family households.
Unemployment
3.0%
Labour Force
8,086
Unemployed
245
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.9%
Part-time
25.2%
Participation
45.0%
Employed
1,459
Occupations
Top Industries
University
30.6%
Postgraduate
6.2%
Born Overseas
48.4%
Dwellings
1,244
Transport to Work
Car dependency is extremely high in Hoxton Park: 87.2% of commuters drive, compared to the national average, while just 2.6% use public transport and only 1.8% walk or cycle. This reflects the suburb's outer south-west location where rail and bus coverage is limited. No schools are recorded inside the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring Liverpool and Lurnea. The IRSAD decile of 6 places the suburb in the middle of the national distribution for advantage and disadvantage combined, above the lower end. The IEO decile of 6 is similarly mid-range for education and occupation access, while the IER economic resources decile of 9 indicates above-average household assets and dwelling quality. Housing stress is contained: 7.1% of residents (307 people) need daily assistance, and volunteering participation is 6.5%.
Drive
87.2%
Public Transport
2.6%
Walk / Cycle
1.8%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+2.14%/yr
(+302 people/yr)
EstablishedHoxton Park's population grew 47.5% over the decade to 2021 and the SA2 containing it recorded 14,106 residents in 2025. Annual growth is running at 2.14%, adding around 302 persons per year, materially above the national average. The medium forecast projects the broader SA2 reaching 16,229 by 2031. The primary driver is overseas migration at a net 94 residents annually, while internal migration runs at negative 22 per year, a classic pattern for an affordable, ethnically connected suburb that draws new arrivals but loses some longer-settled families to outer suburbs. The demographic trajectory is aging: the senior share rose 3.7 points and the young share fell 2.3 points over the decade, even as the population grew rapidly. Gentrification scores low at 17 out of 100 and is classified as not gentrifying, consistent with stable socioeconomic composition despite strong population growth.
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 families who prioritise large homes and a strong community network. The IRSAD decile is 6, mid-range nationally, and household income ranks in the 73.8th percentile. The suburb has a young median age of 35, large 4-plus bedroom houses at 60.5% of stock, and mortgage-to-income at 25.2%, below the 30% stress threshold. The main limitation is limited public transport, with 87.2% of commuters driving.
What is the median house price in Hoxton Park?
The median house price is $955,000, based on 2024-2025 PSI data. Prices rose from $919,000 in 2024 to $1,050,000 in 2025, a 14.3% one-year gain. Weekly rent averages $490 and monthly mortgage repayments average $2,139.
What schools are in Hoxton Park?
No schools are recorded inside the Hoxton Park suburb boundary in this dataset. Families typically access schools in neighbouring Liverpool, Lurnea and Hinchinbrook. University qualifications among residents reach 30.6%, slightly above the national rate.
Is Hoxton Park safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Hoxton Park in this dataset. As a broader indicator, the suburb scores IRSD decile 4, below the national average for relative disadvantage, and 7.1% of residents (307 people) need daily assistance. The IER economic resources decile is 9, above average, indicating residents have reasonable household assets.
Is Hoxton Park good for property investment?
Rent of $490 a week against a $955,000 median implies a gross yield near 2.7%, with vacancy at 3.0%. Overseas migration adds a net 94 residents annually, supporting rental demand. House prices rose 14.3% in one year (2024 to 2025) and population is growing at 2.14% per year, above the national average. The risk is that real income growth was negative 2.7% over the decade, so tenant affordability has limits.
How is Hoxton Park's population changing?
The broader SA2 population grew 47.5% over the decade to 2021 and reached 14,106 in 2025. Annual growth is 2.14%, adding about 302 people per year. Overseas migration is the primary driver at a net 94 per year, with a net internal outflow of 22. The medium forecast projects the area reaching 16,229 by 2031.
What languages are spoken in Hoxton Park?
About 48.4% of residents were born overseas, which is 26.8 points above the national figure. Arabic (263 speakers) and Hindi (155) are the most common non-English languages, followed by Serbian (58) and Khmer (46), reflecting significant Middle Eastern and South Asian communities.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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