Belair vs Hawthorndene
The verdict
Hawthorndene is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $1.21M in Belair. Belair rates higher for education (88 vs 82). Belair has a shorter estimated CBD commute (27 vs 31 min).
Scores
| Belair | Hawthorndene | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 74 |
| Transport | 87 | 88 |
| Education | 88 | 82 |
| Liveability | 55 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Belair | Hawthorndene | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,718 | 3,389 |
| Median age | 47 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,265 | $2,139 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 61.1% | 55.1% |
| Born in Australia | 74.8% | 79.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Growth: Belair Stable · Hawthorndene Moderate Growth
Property
| Belair | Hawthorndene | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.21M | $1.09M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 27.6% | 21.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $890 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Belair | Hawthorndene | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 106 | 30 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 21 | 30 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,840 | 1,151 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Belair | Hawthorndene | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,127 | 1,111 |
See the full school list on each profile: Belair · Hawthorndene
Transport
| Belair | Hawthorndene | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 88 |
| Train stations | 2 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 41 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 27 | 31 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Belair | Hawthorndene | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 1 |
| Parks | 6 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.8 km | 11.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.5 km | 11.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.4 km | 10.3 km |
Population & growth
| Belair | Hawthorndene | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,718 | 3,389 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,687 | 3,604 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,018 | 3,770 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.16% | 1.55% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Belair or Hawthorndene?
Belair and Hawthorndene have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Belair or Hawthorndene?
Hawthorndene is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $1.21M.
Which has better schools, Belair or Hawthorndene?
Belair has a higher average school ICSEA (Belair 1127 vs Hawthorndene 1111; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Belair or Hawthorndene?
Hawthorndene has the higher transport score (Belair 87/100 vs Hawthorndene 88/100).
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