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Armadale vs Hawthorn East

Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Armadale and Hawthorn East.

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Armadale and Hawthorn East comparison summary

A concise comparison of the latest property figures and the most relevant differences between the two suburbs.

The latest comparison places Armadale's median house price at $1,950,000, compared with $2,405,000 in Hawthorn East. Armadale's median unit price sits at $776,500, compared with $640,250 in Hawthorn East. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between Armadale and Hawthorn East, while other headline measures on this page help place those medians in context. Historical charts below provide further context on how house and apartment prices have moved across both suburbs. Use the side-by-side figures and charts on this page to review how each suburb compares before inspecting individual properties.

Side-by-side market snapshot

Compare the latest headline property figures for Armadale and Hawthorn East.

Comparable stats for Armadale and Hawthorn East
MetricArmadaleHawthorn East
Median house price$2.26M$2.44M
Median unit price$700,000$633,500
Annual house price change-18.66%-7.77%
Median days on market25 days28 days

Median sale price comparison

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Lifestyle comparison

Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Armadale and Hawthorn East.

Armadale

Armadale offers a more outdoors-focused lifestyle, with parks, trails and open spaces forming a strong part of the local amenity mix, with Hudson Square among the area's notable open spaces. Everyday shopping, transport and health services remain accessible throughout the suburb, while green space provides a clear point of difference in how the suburb feels day to day.

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Hawthorn East

Hawthorn East presents a mixed residential lifestyle where dining and cafés, parks and open space, everyday shopping and services and train, tram and bus and road access share prominence, with Central Gardens among the area's notable open spaces. The suburb supports practical day-to-day routines without leaning heavily on a single amenity type or evening economy.

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School comparison

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Transport comparison

Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Armadale and Hawthorn East.

Both Armadale and Hawthorn East provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. Armadale offers quick access to Melbourne's CBD via Armadale and Malvern stations, supported by frequent tram services along High Street — Glen Iris to CBD via Prahran and St Kilda and Glenferrie Road — Kew. Hawthorn East is served by Auburn and Camberwell stations on the Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Riversdale Road. While both suburbs are well connected, Armadale is often preferred for fast inner-city access, whereas Hawthorn East offers broader rail connectivity across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.

Transport features for Armadale and Hawthorn East
FeatureArmadaleHawthorn East
Closest stationArmadaleAuburn
Train linesCranbourne, Pakenham, Frankston and SandringhamLilydale, Belgrave and Alamein
Major trams6, 1670, 75
Bus routesYesYes

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Comparison verdict

A final comparison based on the available property, lifestyle, school and transport information.

Armadale may suit buyers prioritising a lower median entry price, while Hawthorn East sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. Hawthorn East lists 5 nearby schools compared with 3 in Armadale under the same search rules. Transport pages for Armadale and Hawthorn East cover train, tram and bus and road connections. The better fit depends on buyer priorities, so compare individual properties, school requirements, transport routes and current listings for Armadale and Hawthorn East. Buyers should compare individual properties, school requirements, transport routes and current listings before deciding which suburb better matches their budget and day-to-day needs.

Current properties for sale

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