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Deepdene vs Hawthorn East

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

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Deepdene 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 Deepdene's median house price at $3,300,000, compared with $2,485,000 in Hawthorn East. Deepdene's median unit price sits at $895,000, compared with $600,000 in Hawthorn East. Deepdene recorded an annual house-price decline of 20.8%, while Hawthorn East's figure declined by 9.3% over the matching period. Deepdene 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 Hawthorn East and Deepdene, 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

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Comparable stats for Deepdene and Hawthorn East
MetricDeepdeneHawthorn East
Median house price$3.30M$2.48M
Median unit price$980,000$640,000
Annual house price change-0.15%-6.23%
Median days on market28 days27 days

Median sale price comparison

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Lifestyle comparison

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Deepdene

Deepdene 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 Deepdene Park 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 Deepdene and Hawthorn East.

Both Deepdene and Hawthorn East provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. Deepdene is served by Canterbury and Chatham stations on the Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Burke Road — Camberwell Junction, 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, Deepdene 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 Deepdene and Hawthorn East
FeatureDeepdeneHawthorn East
Closest stationCanterburyAuburn
Train linesLilydale, Belgrave and AlameinLilydale, Belgrave and Alamein
Major trams72, 10970, 75
Bus routesYesYes

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Comparison verdict

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

Hawthorn East may suit buyers prioritising a lower median entry price, while Deepdene sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. Deepdene 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. Transport pages for Deepdene 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 Deepdene and Hawthorn East.

Current properties for sale

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