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Hawthorn East vs South Yarra
Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Hawthorn East and South Yarra.
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Hawthorn East and South Yarra 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 $2,130,000 in South Yarra. Hawthorn East's median unit price sits at $600,000, compared with $530,000 in South Yarra. Hawthorn East recorded an annual house-price decline of 9.3%, while South Yarra's figure rose by 17.6% over the matching period. Selling times were similar, with median days on market of 29 days in Hawthorn East and 28 days in South Yarra. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between South Yarra and Hawthorn East, while other headline measures on this page help place those medians in context. Current selling timelines remain closely aligned on the latest days-on-market figures for both suburbs.
Side-by-side market snapshot
Compare the latest headline property figures for Hawthorn East and South Yarra.
| Metric | Hawthorn East | South Yarra |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.48M | $2.13M |
| Median unit price | $640,000 | $560,000 |
| Annual house price change | -6.23% | +1.19% |
| Median days on market | 27 days | 29 days |
Median sale price comparison
Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in Hawthorn East and South Yarra.
- Hawthorn East
- South Yarra
Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Hawthorn East and South Yarra.
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.
South Yarra
South Yarra offers a more outdoors-focused lifestyle, with parks, trails and open spaces forming a strong part of the local amenity mix, with Rockley Gardens 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 South Yarra.
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
South Yarra
Melbourne Girls Grammar
Independent
86 Anderson St, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
Centre For Higher Education Studies
Government
669 Chapel St, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
Kamaruka
Independent
52 River St, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
Melbourne High School
Government
Forrest Hill, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
Christ Church Grammar School
Independent
677 Punt Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
South Yarra Primary School
Government
601 Punt Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
Transport comparison
Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Hawthorn East and South Yarra.
Both South Yarra and Hawthorn East provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. South Yarra offers quick access to Melbourne's CBD via South Yarra and Prahran stations, supported by frequent tram services along Toorak Road — west Coburg linkage via CBD and Commercial Road. 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, South Yarra is often preferred for fast inner-city access, whereas Hawthorn East offers broader rail connectivity across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
| Feature | Hawthorn East | South Yarra |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | Auburn | South Yarra |
| Train lines | Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein | Cranbourne, Pakenham, Frankston, Sandringham and Glen Waverley |
| Major trams | 70, 75 | 58, 72, 78 |
| Bus routes | Yes | Yes |
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Comparison verdict
A final comparison based on the available property, lifestyle, school and transport information.
South Yarra 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. South Yarra lists 6 nearby schools compared with 5 in Hawthorn East under the same search rules. Transport pages for Hawthorn East and South Yarra 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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