Hawthorn
VIC 3122 · Boroondara
22,322 (2021) → 24,943 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
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
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 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
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
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
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
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.