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Hawthorn East vs Mont Albert

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

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Hawthorn East

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Hawthorn East and Mont Albert 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 $2,235,000 in Mont Albert. Hawthorn East's median unit price sits at $600,000, compared with $770,000 in Mont Albert. Hawthorn East recorded an annual house-price decline of 9.3%, while Mont Albert's figure declined by 10.2% over the matching period. Selling times were similar, with median days on market of 29 days in Hawthorn East and 27 days in Mont Albert. 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 Mont Albert
Metric	Hawthorn East	Mont Albert
Median house price	$2.48M	$2.23M
Median unit price	$640,000	$830,000
Annual house price change	-6.23%	-10.81%
Median days on market	27 days	27 days

Median sale price comparison

Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in Hawthorn East and Mont Albert.

Hawthorn East
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Lifestyle comparison

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

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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Mont Albert

Mont Albert offers a more outdoors-focused lifestyle, with parks, trails and open spaces forming a strong part of the local amenity mix, with South Surrey 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

Review nearby schools and education options listed for Hawthorn East and Mont Albert.

Hawthorn East

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Mont Albert

Mont Albert Primary School
Government
Barloa Rd, Mont Albert VIC 3127, Australia

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Transport comparison

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

Both Hawthorn East and Mont Albert 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. Mont Albert is served by Mont Albert and Union stations on the Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Whitehorse Road — CBD, Docklands and Box Hill. While both suburbs are well connected, Hawthorn East and Mont Albert 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 Mont Albert
Feature	Hawthorn East	Mont Albert
Closest station	Auburn	Mont Albert
Train lines	Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein	Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein
Major trams	70, 75	109, 72
Bus routes	Yes	Yes

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Comparison verdict

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

Mont Albert 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 1 in Mont Albert under the same search rules. Transport pages for Hawthorn East and Mont Albert 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.