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Hawthorn East vs Kew

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

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Hawthorn East and Kew comparison summary

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

The latest comparison places Hawthorn East's median house price at $2,485,000, compared with $2,350,000 in Kew. Hawthorn East's median unit price sits at $600,000, compared with $678,500 in Kew. Hawthorn East recorded an annual house-price decline of 9.3%, while Kew's figure declined by 11.8% over the matching period. Selling times were similar, with median days on market of 29 days in Hawthorn East and 29 days in Kew. Median house prices differ between the two suburbs, with Hawthorn East recording the higher headline median on the latest snapshot. 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 Hawthorn East and Kew
Metric	Hawthorn East	Kew
Median house price	$2.48M	$2.60M
Median unit price	$640,000	$819,000
Annual house price change	-6.23%	-7.57%
Median days on market	27 days	27 days

Median sale price comparison

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Hawthorn East
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Lifestyle comparison

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

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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Kew

Kew 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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Hawthorn East

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Transport comparison

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

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

Transport features for Hawthorn East and Kew
Feature	Hawthorn East	Kew
Closest station	Auburn	Auburn
Train lines	Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein	Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein
Major trams	70, 75	109, 48
Bus routes	Yes	Yes

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Comparison verdict

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

Kew 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. Kew lists 11 nearby schools compared with 5 in Hawthorn East under the same search rules. Transport pages for Hawthorn East and Kew 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.