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HAWTHORN霍桑

Eastern Melbourne
中文/EN
House Median
Local$2,692,500
Melbourne Median$1,083,043
Unit Median
Local$536,000
Melbourne Median$590,597
Safety Index
Local Crime Rate6,953
VIC Average6,810
Chinese %
Local9.2%
VIC Average6.6%
VCE Schools
Local3
Nearby6
Train Lines
Local Station Yes
Nearby Station Yes

HAWTHORN Property & Rent

Price data: © State Government of Victoria | Rent data: LGA average

HAWTHORN median house price is $2.69M, with +81% growth over 10 years, 149% above Melbourne median, unit median $536K.

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$2,692,500
House Growth
+81%2014-2024
Unit Price
$536,000
Unit Growth
+5%2014-2024
3BR House
$820/wk
2BR House
$650/wk
3BR Unit
$820/wk
2BR Unit
$595/wk

HAWTHORN Safety Index

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)

Crime rate of 6,953 per 100k residents, 2% above the VIC average. Safety awareness recommended.

Caution Advised
Crime rate 6,953 per 100kAbove VIC average (6,810)
1,552
Total Annual Offences

Crime DistributionClick to view details

HAWTHORN Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Total population of 22,322, 9.2% Chinese residents, above VIC average.

Population Overview

22,322
Total Population
3,798
/km² Density
9.2%
Chinese %
Above Average

Top Ethnicities

1
English
7,647 people
34.3%
2
Aust
5,961 people
26.7%
3
Irish
3,204 people
14.3%
4
Scottish
2,793 people
12.5%
5
Chinese
2,050 people
9.2%

Transport

7.7 km
To CBD
15 min
Drive to CBD
28 min
Transit to CBD
Has Station
Local station
Train Lines:
Alamein lineBelgrave lineLilydale line

HAWTHORN Nearby Suburbs

Property data: © State Government of Victoria | 8 neighbours
BURNLEY
-House
-Unit
RICHMOND
$1.4MHouse
$566KUnit
KOOYONG
-House
$1.7MUnit
GLEN IRIS
$2.7MHouse
$648KUnit
TOORAK
$5.0MHouse
$950KUnit
HAWTHORN EAST
$2.5MHouse
$590KUnit
ABBOTSFORD
$1.3MHouse
-Unit
KEW
$2.8MHouse
$861KUnit

Click to view each suburb's detail page

HAWTHORN Overview

HAWTHORN is located in Eastern Melbourne. The ABS 2021 Census recorded a population of 22,322 residents, with a density of 3798 people/km².

Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price sits at $2.7M, representing significant growth of 81% over the past 10 years. Units are more affordable at a median price of $0.5M, though growth has been modest at 5% over the same period.

Education: VCAA 2025 VCE results highlight strong local schooling options, including the public Swinburne Senior Secondary College (ranked #107 among public schools) and the highly-regarded private Bialik College (ranked #9 among private schools).

Safety: The Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) reports a crime rate of 6953 per 100,000 residents, which is 1.02 times the Victorian average of 6810, indicating safety levels that align closely with the state average.

Demographics: Chinese residents make up 9.20% of the population (approximately 2,053 people), a proportion that sits close to the Victorian average.

Transport: Hawthorn enjoys excellent connectivity, positioned approximately 7.7km from the CBD with a 15-minute drive time. The suburb is well-served by train stations on the Alamein, Belgrave, and Lilydale lines.

HAWTHORN FAQ

According to Data Vic Q2 2025, HAWTHORN has a median house price of $2.7M, up 81% over 10 years, and median unit price of $0.5M, up 5% over 10 years. Moderate price growth, suitable for owner-occupiers or long-term holdings.