Deepdene vs Hawthorn
The verdict
Hawthorn is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.61M versus $3.10M in Deepdene. Hawthorn rates higher for transport (99 vs 87). Hawthorn is closer to the coast (6.8 km vs 10.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Hawthorn rates higher (58 vs 48/100 in Deepdene).
Scores
| Deepdene | Hawthorn | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,101 | 22,322 |
| Median age | 46 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,243 | $2,145 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.3% | 72.6% |
| Born in Australia | 60.3% | 67.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.1 |
Growth: Deepdene Moderate Growth · Hawthorn Moderate Growth
Property
| Deepdene | Hawthorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.10M | $2.61M |
| Median unit price | $1.46M | $595K |
| House price YoY | 1.6% | -22.1% |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 48 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 952 | 614 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 48 | 444 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 48 | 143 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,427 | 6,478 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Deepdene | Hawthorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 11 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,149 | 1,152 |
See the full school list on each profile: Deepdene · Hawthorn
Transport
| Deepdene | Hawthorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 8 | 52 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 39 | 20 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 110 m | 270 m |
Liveability
| Deepdene | Hawthorn | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 89 |
| Parks | 5 | 37 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 18 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 148 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.1 km | 6.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.0 km | 6.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 6.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| Deepdene | Hawthorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,101 | 22,322 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,171 | 24,943 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,514 | 26,709 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.82% | 2.81% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Deepdene or Hawthorn?
Hawthorn has the higher residential safety score (Deepdene 48/100 vs Hawthorn 58/100).
Which is more affordable, Deepdene or Hawthorn?
Hawthorn is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.61M versus $3.10M.
Which has better schools, Deepdene or Hawthorn?
Hawthorn has a higher average school ICSEA (Deepdene 1149 vs Hawthorn 1152; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Deepdene or Hawthorn?
Hawthorn has the higher transport score (Deepdene 87/100 vs Hawthorn 99/100).
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