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Hawthorn East vs Kew East

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

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Hawthorn East and Kew East 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 $2,175,000 in Kew East. Hawthorn East's median unit price sits at $600,000, compared with $845,000 in Kew East. Hawthorn East recorded an annual house-price decline of 9.3%, while Kew East's figure declined by 5.4% over the matching period. Selling times were similar, with median days on market of 29 days in Hawthorn East and 27 days in Kew East. 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 East
MetricHawthorn EastKew East
Median house price$2.48M$2.17M
Median unit price$640,000$1,002,000
Annual house price change-6.23%-5.43%
Median days on market27 days27 days

Median sale price comparison

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Lifestyle comparison

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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 East

Kew East offers a more outdoors-focused lifestyle, with parks, trails and open spaces forming a strong part of the local amenity mix, with Willsmere Park 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.

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School comparison

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Transport comparison

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Both Hawthorn East and Kew East 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 East is served by East Camberwell and Canterbury stations on the Lilydale, Belgrave, Alamein and Burnley lines, alongside multiple tram routes along High Street. While both suburbs are well connected, Hawthorn East and Kew 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 Hawthorn East and Kew East
FeatureHawthorn EastKew East
Closest stationAuburnEast Camberwell
Train linesLilydale, Belgrave and AlameinLilydale, Belgrave, Alamein and Burnley
Major trams70, 7548, 109
Bus routesYesYes

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Comparison verdict

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

Kew East may suit buyers prioritising a lower median entry price, while Hawthorn East sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. Hawthorn East may suit buyers comparing apartment-oriented housing on the latest sales mix, while Kew East may suit buyers comparing detached or house-dominated stock on the latest sales mix. Transport pages for Hawthorn East and Kew 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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