West Hoxton vs Middleton Grange.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,255,000 and $1,150,000. Middleton Grange edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Middleton Grange (median $1,150,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than West Hoxton ($1,255,000). Over the past year, Middleton Grange (+4.5%) ran 3.7 percentage points ahead of West Hoxton (+0.8%) on house-price growth.
Middleton Grange scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West Hoxton (1034) sits above Middleton Grange (1001).
For buyers
Middleton Grange is the lower entry point at $1,150,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Middleton Grange carries both higher gross yield (3.69% vs 3.38%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
West Hoxton edges out on average school ICSEA (1034 vs 1001).
Common questions
Is West Hoxton or Middleton Grange cheaper to buy in?
Middleton Grange has the lower median house price at $1,150,000, roughly 9% below West Hoxton ($1,255,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, West Hoxton or Middleton Grange?
Over the past 12 months, Middleton Grange grew +4.5% vs +0.8% in West Hoxton, a gap of 3.7 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does West Hoxton or Middleton Grange have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), West Hoxton scores 1034 vs 1001 in Middleton Grange. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, West Hoxton or Middleton Grange?
Middleton Grange scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, West Hoxton or Middleton Grange?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.69% in Middleton Grange vs 3.38% in West Hoxton. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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