West Hoxton - Middleton Grange
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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 approximately 17,910 as of November 2025. This represents an increase of 716 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 17,194. The growth was inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 17,840 in June 2024 and an additional 144 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population 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 a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on population projections, the area is expected to grow by approximately 2,168 persons to 2041, with an increase of 11.7% in total 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 granted approximately 50 residential properties approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 252 homes were approved, with an additional 13 approved so far in FY26. On average, 3.1 people moved to the area each year for each dwelling built during these years.

This indicates that supply is significantly lagging demand, which typically leads to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction cost of new properties is $252,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY26 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 usually 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 to high-density housing. This preserves the area's suburban nature while attracting space-seeking buyers, representing a notable shift from the existing housing stock, which is currently 93.0% houses. This trend suggests decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. With approximately 771 people per approval, West Hoxton - Middleton Grange shows characteristics of a mature, established area. Looking ahead, it is expected to grow by 2,098 residents through to 2041. 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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 17 projects likely impacting the region. Notable initiatives include 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 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 2.6%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year is estimated at 5.3%. As of June 2025, there are 10,169 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 1.6% below Greater Sydney's rate and workforce participation similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area has a notable concentration in manufacturing, 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%. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 5.3%, while labour force increased by 5.0%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and a rise in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project national growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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.

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

West Hoxton-Middleton Grange median taxpayer income was $55,382 and average was $67,337 in financial year 2022. This is higher than national averages of $56,994 (median) and $80,856 (average). By September 2025, estimated median income is approximately $62,366 and average is around $75,828, based on a 12.61% increase since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes rank at the 88th percentile ($2,412 weekly), while personal incomes are at the 51st percentile. The $1,500-$2,999 earnings band includes 36.8% of individuals (6,590 people). High earners make up 36.2%, indicating strong economic capacity in the suburb. Housing costs consume 18.2% of income, but disposable income ranks 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 evaluated at the Census conducted in 2016, comprised 92.9% houses and 7.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metropolitan area's 90.4% houses and 9.6% other dwellings. The level of home ownership within West Hoxton - Middleton Grange was at 20.4%, with the remainder being mortgaged (58.3%) or rented (21.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area, recorded as of June 2019, was $2,427, while the median weekly rent figure was $525. In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area's figures were $2,475 and $490 respectively for mortgage repayments and rents. Nationally, West Hoxton - Middleton Grange's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863 as of June 2019, 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, 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 at 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, including advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (19.7%). Educational participation is high at 35.8%, comprising primary education (13.0%), secondary education (10.7%), and tertiary education (5.9%).

West Hoxton - Middleton Grange has five schools with a combined enrollment of 4,066 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1039). The educational mix includes two primary schools, two secondary schools, and one K-12 school.

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

The analysis of public transport in West Hoxton - Middleton Grange shows that there are currently 48 active transport stops operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 58 individual routes providing service to the area. The collective weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes amount to 1,838.

The accessibility of public transport in this region is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 308 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 262 trips per day across all routes, equating to roughly 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

Health outcomes data shows notable results across West Hoxton - Middleton Grange, with low prevalence of common health 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 77.9% in Greater Sydney. Only 8.7% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,551 people), lower than the 10.1% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of the broader population.

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 high 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, accounting for 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%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 1.9%. Spanish (1.2%) and Croatian (2.0%) also have higher representations than their respective regional averages of 1.0% and 1.4%.

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 increased from 15.0% to 16.8%, while the proportion of those aged 0-4 has decreased from 7.5% to 6.1% and the age group 35-44 has dropped from 16.5% to 15.3%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are projected for West Hoxton - Middleton Grange. The population aged 65-74 is expected to grow by 62%, adding 581 residents to reach a total of 1,516. Conversely, population declines are forecasted for the age groups 0-4 and 35-44.