Deepdene vs Hawthorn East
The verdict
Hawthorn East is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.48M versus $3.10M in Deepdene. Hawthorn East rates higher for transport (99 vs 87). Hawthorn East is closer to the coast (7.8 km vs 10.1 km).
Scores
| Deepdene | Hawthorn East | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 97 |
| Transport | 87 | 99 |
| Education | 93 | 93 |
| Liveability | 95 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Deepdene | Hawthorn East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,101 | 14,834 |
| Median age | 46 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,243 | $2,253 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.3% | 73.2% |
| Born in Australia | 60.3% | 66.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.3 |
Growth: Deepdene Moderate Growth · Hawthorn East Moderate Growth
Property
| Deepdene | Hawthorn East | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.10M | $2.48M |
| Median unit price | $1.46M | $653K |
| House price YoY | 1.6% | -27.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Deepdene | Hawthorn East | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 48 | 52 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 952 | 809 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 48 | 351 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 48 | 94 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,427 | 5,946 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Deepdene | Hawthorn East | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,149 | 1,149 |
See the full school list on each profile: Deepdene · Hawthorn East
Transport
| Deepdene | Hawthorn East | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 8 | 8 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 39 | 24 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 110 m | 120 m |
Liveability
| Deepdene | Hawthorn East | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 19 |
| Parks | 5 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.1 km | 7.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.0 km | 7.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 7.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 3.7 km |
Population & growth
| Deepdene | Hawthorn East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,101 | 14,834 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,171 | 16,385 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,514 | 17,749 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.82% | 2.52% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Deepdene or Hawthorn East?
Hawthorn East has the higher residential safety score (Deepdene 48/100 vs Hawthorn East 52/100).
Which is more affordable, Deepdene or Hawthorn East?
Hawthorn East is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.48M versus $3.10M.
Which has better schools, Deepdene or Hawthorn East?
Deepdene and Hawthorn East have similar average school ICSEA scores (1149 and 1149).
Which has better public transport, Deepdene or Hawthorn East?
Hawthorn East has the higher transport score (Deepdene 87/100 vs Hawthorn East 99/100).
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