Hawthorn East vs Hawthorn
The verdict
Hawthorn East is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.48M versus $2.61M in Hawthorn. Hawthorn is closer to the coast (6.8 km vs 7.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Hawthorn rates higher (58 vs 52/100 in Hawthorn East).
Scores
| Hawthorn East | Hawthorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 97 |
| Transport | 99 | 99 |
| Education | 93 | 93 |
| Liveability | 98 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hawthorn East | Hawthorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,834 | 22,322 |
| Median age | 36 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,253 | $2,145 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 73.2% | 72.6% |
| Born in Australia | 66.1% | 67.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.1 |
Growth: Hawthorn East Moderate Growth · Hawthorn Moderate Growth
Property
| Hawthorn East | Hawthorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.48M | $2.61M |
| Median unit price | $653K | $595K |
| House price YoY | -27.3% | -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
| Hawthorn East | Hawthorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 52 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 809 | 614 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 351 | 444 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 94 | 143 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,946 | 6,478 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hawthorn East | Hawthorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 11 |
| Government | 3 | 4 |
| Independent | 1 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,149 | 1,152 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hawthorn East · Hawthorn
Transport
| Hawthorn East | Hawthorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 8 | 52 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 24 | 20 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 120 m | 270 m |
Liveability
| Hawthorn East | 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 | 2 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 19 | 89 |
| Parks | 8 | 37 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 18 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | 148 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.8 km | 6.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.9 km | 6.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.9 km | 6.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.7 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| Hawthorn East | Hawthorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,834 | 22,322 |
| Estimated 2025 | 16,385 | 24,943 |
| Projected 2041 | 17,749 | 26,709 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.52% | 2.81% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hawthorn East or Hawthorn?
Hawthorn has the higher residential safety score (Hawthorn East 52/100 vs Hawthorn 58/100).
Which is more affordable, Hawthorn East or Hawthorn?
Hawthorn East is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.48M versus $2.61M.
Which has better schools, Hawthorn East or Hawthorn?
Hawthorn has a higher average school ICSEA (Hawthorn East 1149 vs Hawthorn 1152; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hawthorn East or Hawthorn?
Hawthorn East and Hawthorn have similar transport scores.
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