Hawthorn vs Westbourne Park
The verdict
Hawthorn is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.65M versus $2.04M in Westbourne Park. Hawthorn rates higher for transport (94 vs 86). Hawthorn has a shorter estimated CBD commute (17 vs 26 min). On the separate residential safety score, Westbourne Park rates higher (80 vs 56/100 in Hawthorn).
Scores
| Hawthorn | Westbourne Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 83 |
| Transport | 94 | 86 |
| Education | 88 | 85 |
| Liveability | 77 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hawthorn | Westbourne Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,221 | 2,564 |
| Median age | 43 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,370 | $2,164 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 67.7% | 59.0% |
| Born in Australia | 77.5% | 78.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Growth: Hawthorn Stable · Westbourne Park Stable
Property
| Hawthorn | Westbourne Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.65M | $2.04M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $557 | $740 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Hawthorn | Westbourne Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 56 | 80 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 315 | 156 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 135 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,367 | 1,833 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hawthorn | Westbourne Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,133 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hawthorn · Westbourne Park
Transport
| Hawthorn | Westbourne Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 86 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 17 | 26 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 770 m | 620 m |
Liveability
| Hawthorn | Westbourne Park | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.4 km | 7.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.7 km | 4.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 3.1 km |
Population & growth
| Hawthorn | Westbourne Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,221 | 2,564 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,289 | 2,600 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,343 | 2,634 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.76% | 0.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hawthorn or Westbourne Park?
Westbourne Park has the higher residential safety score (Hawthorn 56/100 vs Westbourne Park 80/100).
Which is more affordable, Hawthorn or Westbourne Park?
Hawthorn is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.65M versus $2.04M.
Which has better public transport, Hawthorn or Westbourne Park?
Hawthorn has the higher transport score (Hawthorn 94/100 vs Westbourne Park 86/100).
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