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Ashburton vs Hawthorn East
Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Ashburton and Hawthorn East.
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Ashburton 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 Ashburton's median house price at $1,980,000, compared with $2,485,000 in Hawthorn East. Ashburton's median unit price sits at $965,500, compared with $600,000 in Hawthorn East. Ashburton recorded an annual house-price decline of 9.1%, while Hawthorn East's figure declined by 9.3% over the matching period. Ashburton recorded a shorter median selling period of 25 days, compared with 29 days in Hawthorn East. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between Ashburton and Hawthorn East, while other headline measures on this page help place those medians in context. Both suburbs recorded house-price movement in the same direction over the matching annual period.
Side-by-side market snapshot
Compare the latest headline property figures for Ashburton and Hawthorn East.
| Metric | Ashburton | Hawthorn East |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.98M | $2.48M |
| Median unit price | $1,180,000 | $640,000 |
| Annual house price change | +0.83% | -6.23% |
| Median days on market | 26 days | 27 days |
Median sale price comparison
Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in Ashburton and Hawthorn East.
- Ashburton
- Hawthorn East
Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Ashburton and Hawthorn East.
Ashburton
Ashburton offers a more outdoors-focused lifestyle, with parks, trails and open spaces forming a strong part of the local amenity mix, with Markham Reserve 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.
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.
School comparison
Review nearby schools and education options listed for Ashburton and Hawthorn East.
Ashburton
Hawthorn East
Auburn South Primary School
Government
419 Tooronga Rd, Hawthorn East VIC 3123, Australia
Auburn High School
Government
26 Burgess St, Hawthorn East VIC 3122, Australia
Seda College (victoria)
Independent
357 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia
Auburn Primary School
Government
Auburn Primary School, 51 Rathmines Rd, Hawthorn East VIC 3123, Australia
Alia College
Independent
405 Tooronga Rd, Hawthorn East VIC 3123, Australia
Transport comparison
Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Ashburton and Hawthorn East.
Both Ashburton and Hawthorn East provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. Ashburton is served by Ashburton and Glen Iris stations on the Lilydale, Belgrave, Alamein and Glen Waverley lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Burke Road — Camberwell, Gardiner interchange, Brighton, University precinct. 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, Ashburton and Hawthorn East offer broad rail and tram coverage across Melbourne's eastern suburbs, so buyers should weigh station access against their regular commute.
| Feature | Ashburton | Hawthorn East |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | Ashburton | Auburn |
| Train lines | Lilydale, Belgrave, Alamein and Glen Waverley | Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein |
| Major trams | 72, 75 | 70, 75 |
| Bus routes | Yes | Yes |
Comparison verdict
A final comparison based on the available property, lifestyle, school and transport information.
Ashburton may suit buyers prioritising a lower median entry price, while Hawthorn East sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. Ashburton may suit buyers comparing detached or house-dominated stock on the latest sales mix, while Hawthorn East may suit buyers comparing apartment-oriented housing on the latest sales mix. Hawthorn East lists 5 nearby schools compared with 3 in Ashburton under the same search rules. Transport pages for Ashburton 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 Ashburton and Hawthorn East.
Current properties for sale
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