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Camberwell vs Hawthorn East

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

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Camberwell 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 Camberwell's median house price at $2,385,500, compared with $2,485,000 in Hawthorn East. Camberwell's median unit price sits at $800,000, compared with $600,000 in Hawthorn East. Camberwell recorded an annual house-price decline of 2.6%, while Hawthorn East's figure declined by 9.3% over the matching period. Selling times were similar, with median days on market of 29 days in Camberwell and 29 days in Hawthorn East. Median house prices sit relatively close on the latest snapshot, with Hawthorn East marginally above Camberwell on the headline house median. Current selling timelines remain closely aligned on the latest days-on-market figures for both suburbs.

Side-by-side market snapshot

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Comparable stats for Camberwell and Hawthorn East
MetricCamberwellHawthorn East
Median house price$2.40M$2.48M
Median unit price$900,000$640,000
Annual house price change-9.50%-6.23%
Median days on market26 days27 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 East

Hawthorn East 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 East.

Both Camberwell and Hawthorn East 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 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, Camberwell and Hawthorn East 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 East
FeatureCamberwellHawthorn East
Closest stationCamberwellAuburn
Train linesLilydale, Belgrave and AlameinLilydale, Belgrave and Alamein
Major trams72, 70, 7570, 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 East 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 East lists 5 nearby schools compared with 3 in Camberwell under the same search rules. Transport pages for Camberwell and Hawthorn East cover train, tram and bus and road connections. Current days-on-market figures are similar, so the clearer distinction may lie in pricing, housing mix and local amenities rather than selling speed.

Current properties for sale

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