Hawthorn East Anderson Park
Local council Boroondara
Postcode 3123
Population 14,834
Suburb Profiles

What’s to love in Hawthorn East

Nestled 7km east of the Melbourne CBD, Hawthorn East combines leafy streets, elegant homes, and an abundance of amenities to deliver an enriched lifestyle. The suburb’s bustling shopping hotspots, such as Auburn Village, Camberwell Junction, Camberwell Road and Burke Road offer a range of boutique shops, cafés, gourmet eateries, and essential amenity, providing residents with delightful variety and convenience. The area is also renowned for its proximity to schools and educational institutions, including Scotch College, Auburn Primary School and Swinburne University.

Hawthorn East showcases a thriving arts and cultural scene, with nearby theatres, galleries, and the iconic Rivoli Cinema, providing residents with a range of entertainment options. With its many transport links, including Hawthorn East train station and nearby tram lines, commuting to the city is easy and convenient. For outdoor exploration, Anderson Park, Fairview Park, and Rathmines Road Reserve are close by.

Median House Price

$2,330,000

Median Unit price

$595,500

Av days on market

46.5 days

AV Rental per week

$840

Hawthorn East Demographics

Median age

20-39

Population

14,834

Median rent

$1,100

Household income

$2,000 - $2,499

Dwelling structure
Flat or Apartment
48.70%
House
33.07%
Semi-detached or Terrace
17.98%
Other
0.24%
Home ownership
Rented
39.84%
Owned Outright
29.48%
Owner Mortgage
28.24%
Other
2.44%
Method of travel to work
Car
32.89%
Train
4.04%
Walk
3.17%
Bus
0.17%
Industry of employment
Professionals
43.04%
Managers
18.53%
Clerical and Administrative Workers
11.65%
Community and Personal Service Workers
7.52%

Market Performance

Median sale price
Properties sold
Auction clearance
Av days on market

Median sale price in Hawthorn East

Median sale price for houses in Hawthorn East is $2,330,000, up 2.0% from last year.

Median sale price for units in Hawthorn East is $595,500, up 4.5% from last year.

Properties sold in Hawthorn East

Properties sold for houses in Hawthorn East is 162, down 16.1% from last year.

Properties sold for units in Hawthorn East is 283, up 13.7% from last year.

Auction clearance in Hawthorn East

Auction clearance for houses in Hawthorn East is 66.7%, down 2.3% from last year.

Auction clearance for units in Hawthorn East is 63.4%, down 12.8% from last year.

Av days on market in Hawthorn East

Av days on market for houses in Hawthorn East is 55, up 22.2% from last year.

Av days on market for units in Hawthorn East is 38, down 19.1% from last year.

Sales data supplied by Domain

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