West Hoxton - Middleton Grange
Statistical Area - sa2

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 is 17,917 as of Aug 2025. This is an increase of 723 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 17,194. The growth is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 17,840 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since then. This results in a density ratio of 1,934 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, West Hoxton - Middleton Grange has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 2.7%, outperforming its SA4 region. Natural growth contributed approximately 59.9% to recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year, are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, West Hoxton - Middleton Grange is projected to increase by 2,168 persons, an 11.7% total increase over the 17-year period.

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 approved approximately 50 residential properties annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reports that between FY-21 to FY-25, around 252 homes were approved, with 10 more approved in FY-26 so far. On average, about 3.1 new residents moved into these dwellings each year over the past five financial years. This supply lag indicates heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, with new homes constructed at an average cost of $494,000.

In FY-26, commercial development approvals totalled $95.2 million, suggesting significant local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, West Hoxton - Middleton Grange has recorded significantly lower building activity, approximately 85.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new properties typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties in the area. Nationally, this activity is also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New development consists of 75.0% detached dwellings and 25.0% medium to high-density housing, preserving the area's 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 changing lifestyle preferences.

With around 771 people per approval, West Hoxton - Middleton Grange demonstrates a mature, established community. By 2041, the area is projected to grow by approximately 2,091 residents. Current construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

West Hoxton - Middleton Grange has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

AreaSearch has identified 19 infrastructure projects that could impact a specific area. Significant projects include the 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 was 2.6% as of June 2025, which is below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

The area experienced an estimated employment growth of 5.3% over the past year. As of June 2025, 10,169 residents were employed, with healthcare & social assistance, retail trade, and construction being dominant sectors. 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 the workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

The area seems to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 5.3%, while labour force grew by 5.0%, causing unemployment to fall by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.6% and a rise in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41%, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, with employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to West Hoxton-Middleton Grange's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

West Hoxton-Middleton Grange had a median taxpayer income of $55,382 and an average of $67,337 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is higher than the national average, which was $56,994 for median income and $80,856 for average income in Greater Sydney during the same period. As of March 2025, current estimates suggest a median income of approximately $61,252 and an average income of $74,475, based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census figures rank household incomes at the 88th percentile ($2,412 weekly) and personal incomes at the 51st percentile in West Hoxton-Middleton Grange. Income analysis shows that 36.8% of individuals (6,593 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, which is consistent with broader regional trends showing 30.9% in the same category. The suburb has a substantial proportion of high earners, with 36.2% earning above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity. High housing costs consume 18.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 84th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places 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

Dwelling structure in West Hoxton - Middleton Grange, 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 was 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 higher at $1,863 and rents 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, including 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%. 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 prevalent, with 31.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 12.1% and certificates at 19.7%. Educational participation is high, with 35.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 13.0% in primary, 10.7% in secondary, and 5.9% in tertiary education.

The five schools in West Hoxton - Middleton Grange have a combined enrollment of 4,066 students. They demonstrate typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1039) with balanced educational opportunities, comprising two primary, two secondary, and one K-12 school.

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. These are mixed-use bus stops serviced by 58 routes offering 1,838 weekly passenger trips combined. Transport accessibility is rated good with residents located an average of 308 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 262 trips per day across all routes, equating 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 age groups.

Approximately 53% (~9,567 people) have private health cover. The most frequent medical conditions are asthma (5.4%) and arthritis (4.5%). 81.1% report no medical ailments, compared to 77.9% in Greater Sydney. Only 8.7% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,551 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 10.1%. Health outcomes for 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 high cultural diversity, with 41.5% born overseas and 54.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion, at 67.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 57.1%. Top ancestral groups are Other (32.7%), Australian (11.9%), and Italian (9.4%).

Notably, Serbian (2.9% vs regional 1.9%), Spanish (1.2% vs 1.0%), and Croatian (2.0% vs 1.4%) are overrepresented.

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

The median age of West Hoxton - Middleton Grange is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and considerably younger than Australia's median age 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 now, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 15.0% to 16.8%, while the proportion of residents aged 0-4 has declined from 7.5% to 6.1%. The percentage of people aged 35-44 has also decreased from 16.5% to 15.3%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for West Hoxton - Middleton Grange. The 65-74 age group is projected to grow by 62%, adding 580 residents to reach a total of 1,516. Conversely, declines are forecast for the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups.