West Hoxton - Middleton Grange

West Hoxton - Middleton Grange lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

West Hoxton-Middleton Grange's population, as per AreaSearch's analysis, is approximately 17,910 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 716 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 17,194. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 17,840 in June 2024 and an additional 144 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 1,934 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, West Hoxton-Middleton Grange has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 2.7%, outperforming the SA4 region. Natural growth contributed approximately 59.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on population projections, a growth just below the median of national areas is expected, with West Hoxton-Middleton Grange projected to grow by 2,168 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 11.7% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees West Hoxton - Middleton Grange recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

West Hoxton - Middleton Grange has granted around 50 residential properties approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 252 homes were approved, with an additional 13 approved so far in FY-26. On average, 3.1 people moved to the area per dwelling built over these five years.

This supply lagging demand has led to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, as new properties are constructed at an average cost of $252,000, below the regional average. In FY-26 alone, $95.2 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, West Hoxton - Middleton Grange records significantly lower building activity, at 85.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new properties typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Nationally, this activity is also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New development in West Hoxton - Middleton Grange consists of 75.0% detached dwellings and 25.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving its suburban nature while offering more diverse housing options.

This shift from the existing housing stock (currently 93.0% houses) indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles. With around 771 people per approval, West Hoxton - Middleton Grange shows a mature, established area. Looking ahead, it is expected to grow by 2,098 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Present construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

West Hoxton - Middleton Grange has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 17 projects that could affect the region. Notable ones are Carnes Hill Aquatic and Recreation Centre, Fifteenth Avenue Business Hub, Hoxton Park Recycled Water Scheme, and Fifteenth Avenue Smart Transit (FAST) Corridor. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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West Hoxton - Middleton Grange ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

West Hoxton - Middleton Grange has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate is 2.5%, with an estimated employment growth of 5.0% over the past year as of September 2025.

In this period, 10,194 residents were in work, with an unemployment rate of 1.7% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Manufacturing stands out with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 5.7% of West Hoxton - Middleton Grange's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data analysis. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 5.0%, while labour force grew by 4.4%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% and a slight increase in unemployment. State-level data from NSW as of 25-Nov shows employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to West Hoxton - Middleton Grange's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

West Hoxton - Middleton Grange SA2 had median taxpayer income of $55,382 and average income of $67,337 in financial year 2022. This was slightly above national averages, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. By September 2025, estimates suggest median income would be approximately $62,366 and average income $75,828, based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. According to 2021 Census figures, household incomes ranked at the 88th percentile ($2,412 weekly), while personal incomes ranked at the 51st percentile. Income analysis showed that 36.8% of individuals earned between $1,500 and $2,999 per week (6,590 individuals). High earners made up 36.2% of the community, with incomes above $3,000 per week. Housing costs consumed 18.2% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 84th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 7th decile.

West Hoxton - Middleton Grange is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

West Hoxton-Middleton Grange's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.9% houses and 7.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 90.4% houses and 9.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in West Hoxton-Middleton Grange stood at 20.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 58.3% and rented ones at 21.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,427, below Sydney metro's average of $2,475. Median weekly rent in the area was $525, compared to Sydney metro's $490. Nationally, West Hoxton-Middleton Grange's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

West Hoxton - Middleton Grange features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 91.2% of all households, consisting of 62.6% couples with children, 13.8% couples without children, and 14.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 8.8%, with lone person households at 8.0% and group households making up 0.9% of the total. The median household size is 3.7 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 3.4.

West Hoxton - Middleton Grange performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

The area's university qualification rate is 23.0%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational credentials are held by 31.8% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 12.1% and certificates at 19.7%. Educational participation is high, with 35.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 13.0% in primary education, 10.7% in secondary education, and 5.9% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

West Hoxton - Middleton Grange has 48 active public transport stops operating within its area. These stops are serviced by a total of 58 individual bus routes. Collectively, these routes provide 1,838 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of the transport system is rated as good, with residents typically located 308 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 262 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 38 weekly trips per individual stop.

West Hoxton - Middleton Grange's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

West Hoxton - Middleton Grange shows excellent health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions across both younger and older age groups.

Approximately 53% (~9,563 people) have private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (5.4%) and arthritis (4.5%), while 81.1% report no medical ailments compared to Greater Sydney's 77.9%. The area has 8.7% (1,551 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Sydney's 10.1%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention despite being above average.

West Hoxton - Middleton Grange is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

West Hoxton-Middleton Grange has a significant cultural diversity, with 41.5% of its population born overseas and 54.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in West Hoxton-Middleton Grange, comprising 67.5%, compared to 57.1% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Other (32.7%), Australian (11.9%), and Italian (9.4%).

Notably, Serbian (2.9%) and Croatian (2.0%) ethnicities are overrepresented in West Hoxton-Middleton Grange compared to the regional averages of 1.9% and 1.4%, respectively. Spanish ethnicity is also slightly overrepresented at 1.2%.

West Hoxton - Middleton Grange's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

West Hoxton-Middleton Grange's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, West Hoxton-Middleton Grange has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (16.8%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.7%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 15.0% to 16.8%, while the proportion of those aged 0-4 has declined from 7.5% to 6.1%. The percentage of residents aged 35-44 has also decreased, from 16.5% to 15.3%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in West Hoxton-Middleton Grange. The 65-74 age group is projected to grow by 62%, adding 581 residents to reach a total of 1,516. Conversely, declines are projected for the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups.