Hawthorn
Hawthorn Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Hawthorn Safety
Crime Type Distribution Click category for details
Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Hawthorn Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Hawthorn Schools
Local Schools 3
Nearby Top Schools 6
Methodist Ladies' College
Ruyton Girls' School
Loreto Mandeville Hall
St Kevin's College
Trinity Grammar School Kew
Genazzano FCJ College
Suburbs Near HAWTHORN
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📍 About Hawthorn
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.