Hawthorn East
VIC 3123 · Boroondara
14,834 (2021) → 16,385 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Hawthorn East is a moderate growth suburb in Boroondara, VIC 3123, about 8km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $2.48M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 99/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Hawthorn East has an overall score of 97/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 52/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (5.5%), India (3%), England (2.87%), Malaysia (2%), New Zealand (1.7%)
Top languages: Mandarin (7.23%), Greek (1.99%), Cantonese (1.87%), Italian (1.14%), Hindi (1.04%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1120 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Auburn South Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1167
- Auburn Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1159
- Auburn High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1137
- Alia CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1117
- SEDA College (Victoria)Secondary · IndependentICSEA 1030
Nearby (within 10km)
- Camberwell Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1182
- Swinburne Senior Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1094
- Bialik CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1159
- Swinburne Senior Secondary College-Camberwell Road CampusSecondary · Government · 1.4km
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Hawthorn Talented Player Program (TPP)Secondary · Independent · 1.4km
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1170
- Glenferrie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1156
- Scotch CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1185
- Carey Baptist Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1175
- Camberwell Girls Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1180
- Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1151
- Erasmus Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1194
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Hawthorn East
Is Hawthorn East safe?
Hawthorn East has a residential safety score of 52/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,946 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Hawthorn East?
In Hawthorn East, the .
How far is Hawthorn East from Melbourne CBD?
Hawthorn East is about 7.9 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 24 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Hawthorn East?
Hawthorn East has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1122 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Hawthorn East?
Hawthorn East has a transport score of 99/100 and 11 bus stops.