West Hoxton, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids West HoxtonSydney, New South Wales |
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| Population | 10,012 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2171 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 40 km (25 mi) west of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Liverpool | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Leppington | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Werriwa | ||||||||||||||
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West Hoxton is a lively suburb located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's about 40 kilometers west of the main city center. West Hoxton is part of the City of Liverpool area, which is a local government region. It's also part of the bigger Greater Western Sydney area.
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A Look Back in Time
West Hoxton grew out of an older area called Hoxton Park. Hoxton Park got its name in 1887. This was when a group called Phillips and Co divided the land.
Before that, in June 1818, a lawyer from London named Thomas Setrop Amos received a large piece of land here. West Hoxton itself was mostly built up in the late 1990s. It became a place where many families live.
Local Schools
West Hoxton and its nearby areas have several schools for students:
- Hoxton Park Public School
- Greenway Park Public School
- Thomas Hassall Anglican College
- Clancy Catholic College
Who Lives in West Hoxton?
In 2016, about 10,012 people lived in West Hoxton. Slightly more than half were male (50.4%) and just under half were female (49.6%). The average age of people living here was 32 years old.
Diverse Backgrounds
West Hoxton is a very multicultural place! Many different backgrounds make up the community. The most common family origins were Italian, Australian, English, Indian, and Chinese.
About 58% of the people living here were born in Australia. Many others came from countries like Iraq, Fiji, the Philippines, New Zealand, and Italy.
Languages Spoken
While 47.2% of people spoke only English at home, many other languages are also heard. These include Arabic, Hindi, Spanish, Italian, and Assyrian Neo-Aramaic.
Growing Community
The number of people living in West Hoxton grew a lot between 1996 and 2001. It increased more than six times! This happened because many new homes were built. From 2001 to 2016, the population doubled again.
West Hoxton has a higher number of people born in the Philippines, Fiji, and Italy compared to other parts of the City of Liverpool. This shows how diverse the area is.
Notable People
- Wendy Paramor (1938–1975) was a famous Australian painter and sculptor who lived in West Hoxton.
Getting Around
West Hoxton is located west of Cowpastures Road. This road helps connect the suburb to other main roads. These roads lead to places like Liverpool and Camden.
Local buses are a common way to travel. Transit Systems runs four bus routes (851, 852, 853, and 854). These buses travel along Cowpastures Road and connect West Hoxton to Liverpool.
