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Hawthorn East

Eastern Melbourne
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House Median
This Suburb $2,500,000
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
This Suburb $590,000
Melbourne Avg $590,597
Safety Index
Crime Rate 6,047
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 13.8%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 2
Nearby Top Schools 6
Train Access
Local Station Yes
Nearby Station Yes

Hawthorn East Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$2.5M
House Growth
+66% 2014-2024
Unit Price
$590K
Unit Growth
+15% 2014-2024
3BR House
$820/week
2BR House
$650/week
3BR Unit
$820/week
2BR Unit
$595/week

Hawthorn East Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Very Safe
Crime Rate 6,047 per 100,000 Below VIC average (6,810)
897
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 81 9%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 743 82.8%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 11 1.2%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 13 1.4%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 49 5.5%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 0 0%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Hawthorn East Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

14,834
Total Population
4,257
People/km² Density
13.8%
Chinese Population
Well Above Avg

Main Ethnicities

1
English
4,633 people
31.2%
2
Aust
3,859 people
26.0%
3
Chinese
2,042 people
13.8%
4
Irish
1,902 people
12.8%
5
Scottish
1,648 people
11.1%

Transport

11.1 km
Distance to CBD
17 mins
Drive to CBD
31 mins
Transit to CBD
Has Station
Local train station

Hawthorn East Schools

VCE data: © VCAA (2025)

Local Schools 2

80.2 Score

Auburn High School

Public Co-ed
39.4 Score

Alia College

Private Co-ed

Nearby Top Schools 6

95.5 Score

Camberwell Girls Grammar School

Private Co-ed Canterbury
95.1 Score

Methodist Ladies' College

Private Co-ed Kew
94.6 Score

Ruyton Girls' School

Private Co-ed Kew
93.7 Score

Trinity Grammar School Kew

Private Co-ed Kew
92.9 Score

Bialik College

Private Co-ed Hawthorn
92.8 Score

Camberwell Grammar School

Private Co-ed Canterbury

Suburbs Near HAWTHORN EAST

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2024) | 6 nearby suburbs
CAMBERWELL
$2.5M House
$900K Unit
CANTERBURY
$3.5M House
$1.3M Unit
GLEN IRIS
$2.7M House
$648K Unit
HAWTHORN
$2.7M House
$536K Unit
KEW
$2.8M House
$861K Unit
KOOYONG
- House
$1.7M Unit

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📍 About Hawthorn East

HAWTHORN EAST is situated in Eastern Melbourne, home to 14,834 residents according to the ABS 2021 Census, with a population density of 4257 people/km².

Property: The local property market shows strong performance based on Data Vic Q2 2025 data, with median house prices reaching $2.5M (representing a 66% increase over 10 years) and median unit prices at $0.6M (up 15% over the same period).

Education: Educational options include well-performing schools according to VCAA 2025 VCE results. Auburn High School serves as the local public option, ranking #20 among public schools, while Alia College provides private education, ranked #202 among private institutions.

Safety: The area maintains excellent safety standards with a crime rate of 6047 per 100,000 residents according to the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025). This represents 0.89x the Victorian average of 6810, establishing it as a safe neighbourhood.

Demographics: The suburb features a diverse community with Chinese residents making up 13.80% of the population (approximately 2,047 people), indicating a moderate Chinese presence in the area.

Transport: Hawthorn East enjoys convenient connectivity, positioned approximately 11.1km from the CBD with a typical 17-minute drive. Public transport access is provided through train stations on the Alamein, Belgrave, and Lilydale lines.