West Hoxton
An average household size of 3.7, a full 1.2 persons above the national average, makes West Hoxton one of Sydney's largest-household suburbs, a direct consequence of 83.3% four-plus bedroom homes and a cultural profile shaped by Italian (1,330), Indian (666) and Chinese (473) family-oriented communities. Household income at the 91.9 percentile ($2,468 weekly) is among the strongest in southwestern Sydney, yet the IRSAD decile sits at only 7 because the IEO decile 6 (education) lags the IER decile 10 (economic resources). Real income actually declined 2.8% over the decade, meaning purchasing power is eroding even as gross income stays high. The 1.8% vacancy rate is exceptionally tight.
Population
10,152
Median Age
34.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,468/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
21
Median House
$1.2M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The $1,235,250 median (PSI derived, 2024-2025) barely moved from $1,231,944 in 2024 to $1,235,750 in 2025, a 0.3% gain suggesting the market has plateaued after the rapid growth cycle. Four-plus bedroom homes at 83.3% dominate the stock, the highest share among comparable Sydney suburbs, reflecting the large-family housing fabric. Three-bedroom stock at just 15.0% means downsizers have limited options. Detached houses account for 94.3% with only 0.5% apartments. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.3% is well below the 30% stress threshold, because the 91.9 percentile income is strong enough to service the mortgage comfortably. Just 17.2% rent, indicating deep owner-occupier commitment.
For Buyers
The $1,235,250 median (PSI derived, 2024-2025) barely moved from $1,231,944 in 2024 to $1,235,750 in 2025, a 0.3% gain suggesting the market has plateaued after the rapid growth cycle. Four-plus bedroom homes at 83.3% dominate the stock, the highest share among comparable Sydney suburbs, reflecting the large-family housing fabric. Three-bedroom stock at just 15.0% means downsizers have limited options. Detached houses account for 94.3% with only 0.5% apartments. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.3% is well below the 30% stress threshold, because the 91.9 percentile income is strong enough to service the mortgage comfortably. Just 17.2% rent, indicating deep owner-occupier commitment.
For Investors
Renters make up only 17.2% of households, one of Sydney's lowest rates, limiting the available tenant pool. Median weekly rent of $530 against the $1,235,250 median produces a gross yield around 2.2%, below positive cash-flow thresholds. The 1.8% vacancy rate is exceptionally tight, the lowest among comparable southwestern suburbs, meaning any available rental is quickly absorbed. With 17 DAs in 12 months, supply growth is minimal. Population grew 65.3% over the past decade but the 2.67% annual rate reflects earlier estate development rather than current momentum, and net internal migration is negative at 96 per year.
Development Activity
Total DAs
123
Last 12 Months
21
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-8.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in West Hoxton iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Clancy Catholic College
7-12 · 1211 students
Demographics
The ancestry mix is distinctively multicultural: Italian (1,330), English (1,043), Indian (666) and Chinese (473) are the top four identified groups, but the largest category is simply 'Other' (3,650), reflecting the diversity of Southwest Sydney. At 41.0% born overseas, West Hoxton sits 19.4 points above the national baseline. Arabic (450 speakers) is the largest non-English language, followed by Hindi (236), Italian (132), Serbian (129) and Khmer (87). Islam (1,046) is the second largest religion after Christianity (6,432), with Buddhism (566) third. The 34.7% university rate runs 4.6 points above the national average, but the IEO decile 6 suggests credentials are not fully converting to education-related occupational outcomes.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
94.3%
Houses
5.2%
Townhouse
0.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure splits at 27.3% outright owners, 55.5% mortgage holders and 17.2% renters. The mortgage-dominant profile at 55.5% is among Sydney's highest, reflecting recent purchasers taking on large loans for family-sized homes. Four-plus bedrooms at 83.3% and three-bedrooms at 15.0% together account for 98.3% of stock, an almost exclusively family-sized housing fabric. At 94.3% detached houses, densification has barely begun. Price movement from $1,231,944 to $1,235,750 represents near-zero growth. The price-to-household-income ratio works out to roughly 9.6 times annual income, above the affordability benchmark of 5 to 6 times but manageable at the 91.9 percentile income level.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,383
Rent / wk
$530
HH Size
3.7
Personal Income / wk
$779
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
1.8%
Unoccupied
48
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
10.6%
Couples, no children
9,475
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare (15.8%), Education (12.3%), Construction (10.6%), Manufacturing (8.5%) and Retail (8.4%) lead industry employment. Professionals (891) are the largest occupational group, but Clerical/Admin (767) and Machinery/Drivers (476) together indicate a mixed white and blue collar workforce. The IER decile 10 vs IEO decile 6 gap means economic resources are at the national ceiling but education lags, a pattern common to high-income trade and logistics suburbs in western Sydney. The 6.1% unemployment rate is above the national average. Participation at just 50.4% is below typical levels, partly because the large household sizes include non-working family members.
Unemployment
2.7%
Labour Force
10,608
Unemployed
282
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.8%
Part-time
29.1%
Participation
50.4%
Employed
3,761
Occupations
Top Industries
University
34.7%
Postgraduate
6.3%
Born Overseas
41.0%
Dwellings
2,637
Transport to Work
Car dependence is very high at 89.9% driving to work, with just 2.1% using public transport and 0.6% walking or cycling. West Hoxton has 1 school: Clancy Catholic College (ICSEA 1,054, Catholic secondary, 1,211 students), sitting above the national benchmark. The IEO decile 6 is consistent with moderate education attainment. The 7.2% volunteering rate is below the national average. At 5.2% needing daily assistance, the suburb is near the national rate. The low density of 1,513 per square kilometre across 6.7 square kilometres gives a spacious feel despite the suburban location.
Drive
89.9%
Public Transport
2.1%
Walk / Cycle
0.6%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+2.67%/yr
(+483 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation surged 65.3% over the past decade, from new estate development, reaching an estimated 18,072 in 2025 with projections of 21,764 by 2031 at 2.67% annually. However, net internal migration is now negative at 96 per year, while overseas arrivals add 127 per year, suggesting the estate buildout phase is complete and growth is shifting to overseas-driven infill. Real income declined 2.8% over the decade, meaning the established population is losing purchasing power. The senior share grew 3.2 points and the young share dropped 1.9 points, confirming the suburb is entering its aging phase despite the relatively young median age of 34.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+127
Net Internal / yr
-96
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How West Hoxton compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Hoxton a good suburb to live in?
West Hoxton suits large families wanting spacious detached homes in southwestern Sydney. The 83.3% four-plus bedroom share is among Sydney's highest. Household income at the 91.9 percentile and a 22.3% mortgage-to-income ratio keep housing costs manageable. Trade-offs include 89.9% car dependence, only 1 school, and the aging trajectory as the estate population matures.
What is the median house price in West Hoxton?
The median house price is $1,235,250 (PSI derived, 2024-2025), essentially flat from $1,231,944 in 2024 to $1,235,750 in 2025 (0.3% gain). Median weekly rent is $530 and monthly mortgage repayments sit at $2,383. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.3% is well below the 30% stress threshold at the 91.9 percentile household income.
What schools are in West Hoxton?
West Hoxton has 1 school: Clancy Catholic College (Catholic secondary, ICSEA 1,054, 1,211 students), sitting above the national ICSEA benchmark of 1,000. The IEO decile 6 indicates moderate education attainment among adult residents, with 34.7% holding university qualifications, 4.6 points above the national average.
Is West Hoxton safe?
Crime data is not available for West Hoxton. The 91.9 percentile household income, IER decile 10 (highest economic resources nationally), 82.8% owner-occupier share and low 1.8% vacancy rate are strong protective factors. The IRSD decile 5 and IRSAD decile 7 place the suburb above the national median on advantage measures.
Is West Hoxton good for property investment?
West Hoxton's 17.2% renter share is among Sydney's lowest, limiting the tenant pool. The $530 weekly rent against $1,235,250 median yields roughly 2.2% gross. The 1.8% vacancy rate is exceptionally tight, suggesting strong demand for the limited rental stock. Population growth of 2.67% annually supports future demand, but net internal migration is negative at 96 per year.
How is West Hoxton's population changing?
Population grew 65.3% over the past decade to 18,072, projected to reach 21,764 by 2031. The growth phase is shifting from estate development to infill, with net internal migration turning negative at 96 per year while overseas arrivals add 127. The senior share grew 3.2 points and median age is 34, six years below the national figure, but the aging trajectory has begun.
What languages are spoken in West Hoxton?
Arabic (450 speakers) leads non-English languages, followed by Hindi (236), Italian (132), Serbian (129) and Khmer (87). With 41.0% born overseas, 19.4 points above the national baseline, West Hoxton is one of southwestern Sydney's most culturally diverse suburbs. Italian (1,330 ancestry) and Indian (666) communities reflect layered migration waves across generations.
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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