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Hawthorn East vs Malvern East
Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Hawthorn East and Malvern East.
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Hawthorn East and Malvern 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 $2,115,000 in Malvern East. Hawthorn East's median unit price sits at $600,000, compared with $605,000 in Malvern East. Hawthorn East recorded an annual house-price decline of 9.3%, while Malvern East's figure declined by 4% over the matching period. Malvern East 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 Malvern East and Hawthorn East, 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
Compare the latest headline property figures for Hawthorn East and Malvern East.
| Metric | Hawthorn East | Malvern East |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.48M | $2.13M |
| Median unit price | $640,000 | $655,000 |
| Annual house price change | -6.23% | -5.33% |
| Median days on market | 27 days | 25 days |
Median sale price comparison
Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in Hawthorn East and Malvern East.
- Hawthorn East
- Malvern East
Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Hawthorn East and Malvern East.
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.
Malvern East
Malvern East offers a more outdoors-focused lifestyle, with parks, trails and open spaces forming a strong part of the local amenity mix, with Ardrie 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.
School comparison
Review nearby schools and education options listed for Hawthorn East and Malvern East.
Hawthorn East
Auburn South Primary School
Government
419 Tooronga Rd, Hawthorn East VIC 3123, Australia
Auburn High School
Government
26 Burgess St, Hawthorn East VIC 3122, Australia
Seda College (victoria)
Independent
357 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia
Auburn Primary School
Government
Auburn Primary School, 51 Rathmines Rd, Hawthorn East VIC 3123, Australia
Alia College
Independent
405 Tooronga Rd, Hawthorn East VIC 3123, Australia
Malvern East
Lloyd Street Primary School
Government
6 Lloyd St, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
The Currajong School
Independent
90 Darling Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
St Mary'S School
Catholic
87 Manning Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
Malvern Valley Primary School
Government
1A Abbotsford Ave, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
Malvern Primary School
Government
17 Tooronga Rd, Malvern East VIC 3144, Australia
Transport comparison
Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Hawthorn East and Malvern East.
Both Hawthorn East and Malvern 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. Malvern East is served by East Malvern and Darling stations on the Sandringham, Glen Waverley, Cranbourne and Frankston lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Dandenong Road — city. While both suburbs are well connected, Hawthorn East and Malvern East offer broad rail and tram coverage across Melbourne's eastern suburbs, so buyers should weigh station access against their regular commute.
| Feature | Hawthorn East | Malvern East |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | Auburn | East Malvern |
| Train lines | Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein | Cranbourne, Frankston, Sandringham and Glen Waverley |
| Major trams | 70, 75 | 5, 3, 64 |
| Bus routes | Yes | Yes |
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Comparison verdict
A final comparison based on the available property, lifestyle, school and transport information.
Malvern East 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. Each suburb lists 5 nearby schools on this site using the same search rules. Transport pages for Hawthorn East and Malvern 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 Hawthorn East and Malvern East.
Current properties for sale
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