Hawthorn

VIC 3122 · Boroondara

22,322 (2021) → 24,943 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

22,322

Population

$2.61M

Median house (2024)

Safety score

Transport score

Hawthorn is a moderate growth suburb in Boroondara, VIC 3122, about 6km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $2.61M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 11 schools, a transport score of 99/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Hawthorn has an overall score of 97/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 58/100.

6.2 km

To Melbourne CBD

6.8 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

270 m

To nearest station

Demographics

22,322

Population

Median age

2.1

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Median household income (weekly)$2,145

vs NSW median+15.9%

Bachelor degree or higher72.6%

Born in Australia67.9%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,361 / 5,741 / 1,558

Top countries of birth: India (3.52%), England (3.14%), China (3.09%), New Zealand (1.73%), Malaysia (1.56%)

Top languages: Mandarin (4.23%), Greek (1.59%), Cantonese (1.4%), Vietnamese (1.32%), Hindi (0.96%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$2.61M-22.1%

Median house (2024)

$595K-23.5%

Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk

Rental yield (house)Data not available

Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

137

Break & enter dwelling614/100k

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Steal from dwellingNot reported

Motor vehicle theft444/100k

Domestic assault143/100k

Robbery58/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 1,446 (all categories, latest year)6,478 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

351

Within 10km11 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1118 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Erasmus Primary SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1194
Scotch CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1185
St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1170
Hawthorn West Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1165
Bialik CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1159
Glenferrie Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1156
Rossbourne SchoolSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1123
Swinburne Senior Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1094
Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar - Hawthorn CampusCombined · Independent
Swinburne Senior Secondary College-Camberwell Road CampusSecondary · Government
SEDA College (Victoria) - Hawthorn Talented Player Program (TPP)Secondary · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

SEDA College (Victoria) - FFV BurnleySecondary · Independent · 1km
SEDA College (Victoria) - FFV Burnley 2Secondary · Independent · 1km
SEDA College (Victoria) - Netball BurnleySecondary · Independent · 1km
Xavier CollegeCombined · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1153
Methodist Ladies' CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1185
St Kevin's CollegeCombined · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1182
St Kevin's College - GlendaloughCombined · Catholic · 1.4km
Melbourne Girls CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1139
Ruyton Girls' SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1199
Trinity Grammar School KewCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1174
Auburn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1159
Carey Baptist Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1175

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

2Metro

52Light rail

19Bus

CBD commute (est.)20 min (metro)

Nearest train stationUrquhart St/Glenferrie Rd #71 (270 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C

Summer max

14.2°C

Winter max

600mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

163 in suburbSupermarkets

11289 in suburbCafes/Rest.

6737 in suburbParks

3118 in suburbPlaygrounds

531148 in suburbPools

5118 in suburbGyms

1Dog parks

184 in suburbGPs

178 in suburbPharmacies

267 in suburbChildcare

62 in suburbLibraries

910178 in suburbSports fields

2Vets

Nearest beachWest Beach (6.8 km)

Nearest hospitalEpworth Richmond Emergency Department (3.5 km)

Nearest vet2.4 km

Nearest airportMelbourne (24.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate2.81%

Projected population 204126,709

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Boroondara

Hawthorn East$2.00M99transport Kew$1.60M91transport Deepdene$3.05M86transport Kew East$2.20M91transport CanterburyData not available99transport Camberwell$2.76M99transport

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Frequently asked questions about Hawthorn

Is Hawthorn safe?

Hawthorn has a residential safety score of 58/100, 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 6,478 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Hawthorn?

In Hawthorn, the .

How far is Hawthorn from Melbourne CBD?

Hawthorn is about 6.2 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 20 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Hawthorn?

Hawthorn has 11 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1156 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Hawthorn?

Hawthorn has a transport score of 99/100 and 19 bus stops.