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Hawthorn East vs Richmond
Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Hawthorn East and Richmond.
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Hawthorn East and Richmond 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 $1,374,000 in Richmond. Hawthorn East's median unit price sits at $600,000, compared with $535,000 in Richmond. Hawthorn East recorded an annual house-price decline of 9.3%, while Richmond's figure declined by 0% over the matching period. Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond.
| Metric | Hawthorn East | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.48M | $1.39M |
| Median unit price | $640,000 | $595,000 |
| Annual house price change | -6.23% | -0.39% |
| Median days on market | 27 days | 24 days |
Median sale price comparison
Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in Hawthorn East and Richmond.
- Hawthorn East
- Richmond
Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Hawthorn East and Richmond.
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.
Richmond
Richmond 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.
School comparison
Review nearby schools and education options listed for Hawthorn East and Richmond.
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
Richmond
Melbourne Girls College
Government
55 Yarra Blvd, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
Yarra Primary School
Government
68-76 Davison St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
Richmond Primary School
Government
Brighton St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
Richmond West Primary School
Government
25 Lennox St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
Richmond High School
Government
4 Griffiths St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
Melbourne Indigenous Transition School
Independent
371 Church St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
Transport comparison
Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Hawthorn East and Richmond.
Both Richmond and Hawthorn East provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. Richmond offers quick access to Melbourne's CBD via Richmond and East Richmond stations, supported by frequent tram services along Swan Street and Church Street. 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, Richmond is often preferred for fast inner-city access, whereas Hawthorn East offers broader rail connectivity across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
| Feature | Hawthorn East | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | Auburn | Richmond |
| Major trams | 70, 75 | 70, 78, 12, 109 |
| Bus routes | Yes | Yes |
Comparison verdict
A final comparison based on the available property, lifestyle, school and transport information.
Richmond 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. Richmond lists 9 nearby schools compared with 5 in Hawthorn East under the same search rules. Transport pages for Hawthorn East and Richmond 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 Richmond.
Current properties for sale
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