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Camberwell vs Hawthorn

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

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Camberwell and Hawthorn comparison summary

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

The latest comparison places Camberwell's median house price at $2,385,500, compared with $2,650,000 in Hawthorn. Camberwell's median unit price sits at $800,000, compared with $600,000 in Hawthorn. Camberwell recorded an annual house-price decline of 2.6%, while Hawthorn's figure declined by 13.3% over the matching period. Hawthorn recorded a shorter median selling period of 26 days, compared with 29 days in Camberwell. Median house prices differ between the two suburbs, with Hawthorn recording the higher headline median on the latest snapshot. Both suburbs recorded house-price movement in the same direction over the matching annual period.

Side-by-side market snapshot

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Comparable stats for Camberwell and Hawthorn
MetricCamberwellHawthorn
Median house price$2.40M$2.65M
Median unit price$900,000$590,000
Annual house price change-9.50%-15.87%
Median days on market26 days25 days

Median sale price comparison

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Lifestyle comparison

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Camberwell

Camberwell 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 Markham Reserve 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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Hawthorn

Hawthorn is shaped by its concentration of cafés, restaurants and evening venues, with food and drink forming a noticeable part of everyday life rather than a background convenience. Parks, trails and open space provide balance within the suburb, while train, tram and bus and road connections and everyday shopping support practical access across the area.

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School comparison

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Transport comparison

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

Both Camberwell and Hawthorn provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. Camberwell is served by Camberwell stations on the Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Burke Road. Hawthorn is served by Hawthorn and Glenferrie stations on the Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Glenferrie Road. While both suburbs are well connected, Camberwell and Hawthorn offer broad rail and tram coverage across Melbourne's eastern suburbs, so buyers should weigh station access against their regular commute.

Transport features for Camberwell and Hawthorn
FeatureCamberwellHawthorn
Closest stationCamberwellHawthorn
Train linesLilydale, Belgrave and AlameinLilydale, Belgrave and Alamein
Major trams72, 70, 7516, 75
Bus routesYesYes

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Comparison verdict

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

Camberwell may suit buyers prioritising a lower median entry price, while Hawthorn sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. Both suburbs may suit buyers comparing apartment-oriented housing on the latest sales mix. Hawthorn lists 8 nearby schools compared with 3 in Camberwell under the same search rules. Transport pages for Camberwell and Hawthorn 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 Camberwell and Hawthorn.

Current properties for sale

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