West Hoxton, NSW 2171 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
West Hoxton is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2171, home to 10,152 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Liverpool local government area and roughly 24 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 10,152
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $2,468 /week
- Median personal income
- $779 /week
- Median family income
- $2,429 /week
- Average household size
- 3.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Liverpool
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - South West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Werriwa
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $530 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,383
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Holsworthy Public School
- Holsworthy High School
- East Hills Public School
- East Hills Girls Technology High School
- Hammondville Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 11 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 43 bus stops
- Boronia Dr At Scribbly Gum Ct
- Boronia Dr At Creekwood Dr
- Voyager Park, Orlando Cres
- Boronia Dr At Hovea Ct
- East Hills Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 pubs and bars
- 21 parks and reserves
- 5 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 24.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 53.0% of the 2,829 resolvable premises in West Hoxton. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 53.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 46.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 924 across postcode 2171 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 332 violent offences, 231 theft, 115 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of West Hoxton?
West Hoxton (NSW 2171) had 10,152 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Liverpool local government area.
What is the median rent in West Hoxton?
The median advertised rent in West Hoxton is $530/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in West Hoxton?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near West Hoxton covering government sectors. Nearest include: Holsworthy Public School (1.7 km), Holsworthy High School (1.8 km), East Hills Public School (1.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in West Hoxton?
West Hoxton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (53% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is West Hoxton?
Across postcode 2171, 924 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (332), theft (231), property damage (115). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in West Hoxton?
In West Hoxton, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (24.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in West Hoxton?
47 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the West Hoxton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 11 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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