Mount Hawthorn
WA 6016 · Vincent
8,183 (2021) → 8,941 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mount Hawthorn is a high growth suburb in Vincent, WA 6016, about 4km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Mount Hawthorn are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 85/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Mount Hawthorn has an overall score of 91/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.83%), Italy (1.87%), New Zealand (1.49%), Ireland (1.15%), South Africa (1.12%)
Top languages: Italian (2.88%), Mandarin (1.05%), Greek (1.03%), Cantonese (0.83%), Spanish (0.73%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.
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: WA Police (regional aggregate) · 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 1076 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Mount Hawthorn Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1141
- Mount Hawthorn Education Support CentrePrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1079
Nearby (within 10km)
- SEDA College WA (Mount Hawthorn)Secondary · Independent · 0.7km
- Aranmore Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1088
- Aranmore Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 998
- Telethon Speech & HearingCombined · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1115
- Bold Park Community SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1122
- Lake Monger Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1092
- St Denis SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1109
- Kyilla Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1134
- Chrysalis Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1194
- School Of Isolated and Distance EducationCombined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1060
- SEDA College WA (Leederville)Secondary · Independent · 1.9km
- St Kieran Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1061
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Hawthorn
Is Mount Hawthorn safe?
Mount Hawthorn has a residential safety score of 70/100, 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 6,424 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Mount Hawthorn from Perth CBD?
Mount Hawthorn is about 4.2 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 24 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Mount Hawthorn?
Mount Hawthorn has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1110 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mount Hawthorn?
Mount Hawthorn has a transport score of 85/100 and 45 bus stops.