Glen Iris vs Hawthorn East
The verdict
Hawthorn East is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.48M versus $2.50M in Glen Iris. Hawthorn East rates higher for liveability (98 vs 93). Hawthorn East has a shorter estimated CBD commute (24 vs 28 min). On the separate residential safety score, Glen Iris rates higher (63 vs 52/100 in Hawthorn East).
Scores
| Glen Iris | Hawthorn East | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 97 |
| Transport | 99 | 99 |
| Education | 93 | 93 |
| Liveability | 93 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glen Iris | Hawthorn East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,131 | 14,834 |
| Median age | 40 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,491 | $2,253 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.7% | 73.2% |
| Born in Australia | 69.7% | 66.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Glen Iris Moderate Growth · Hawthorn East Moderate Growth
Property
| Glen Iris | Hawthorn East | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.50M | $2.48M |
| Median unit price | $734K | $653K |
| House price YoY | -11.0% | -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
| Glen Iris | Hawthorn East | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | 52 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 608 | 809 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 341 | 351 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 111 | 94 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,544 | 5,946 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glen Iris | Hawthorn East | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 5 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,176 | 1,122 |
See the full school list on each profile: Glen Iris · Hawthorn East
Transport
| Glen Iris | Hawthorn East | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 51 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 28 | 8 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 28 | 24 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 720 m | 120 m |
Liveability
| Glen Iris | 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 21 | 19 |
| Parks | 37 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 16 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 8 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.1 km | 7.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.1 km | 7.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.1 km | 7.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 3.7 km |
Population & growth
| Glen Iris | Hawthorn East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 26,131 | 14,834 |
| Estimated 2025 | 27,121 | 16,385 |
| Projected 2041 | 31,266 | 17,749 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.93% | 2.52% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Glen Iris or Hawthorn East?
Glen Iris has the higher residential safety score (Glen Iris 63/100 vs Hawthorn East 52/100).
Which is more affordable, Glen Iris or Hawthorn East?
Hawthorn East is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.48M versus $2.50M.
Which has better schools, Glen Iris or Hawthorn East?
Glen Iris has a higher average school ICSEA (Glen Iris 1176 vs Hawthorn East 1122; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Glen Iris or Hawthorn East?
Glen Iris and Hawthorn East have similar transport scores.
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