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Hawthorn East vs Surrey Hills

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

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Hawthorn East and Surrey Hills 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 $2,405,000, compared with $1,950,000 in Surrey Hills. Hawthorn East's median unit price sits at $640,250, compared with $900,000 in Surrey Hills. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between Surrey Hills and Hawthorn East, while other headline measures on this page help place those medians in context. Historical charts below provide further context on how house and apartment prices have moved across both suburbs. Use the side-by-side figures and charts on this page to review how each suburb compares before inspecting individual properties.

Side-by-side market snapshot

Compare the latest headline property figures for Hawthorn East and Surrey Hills.

Comparable stats for Hawthorn East and Surrey Hills
MetricHawthorn EastSurrey Hills
Median house price$2.44M$2.18M
Median unit price$633,500$900,000
Annual house price change-7.77%-4.80%
Median days on market28 days26 days

Median sale price comparison

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Lifestyle comparison

Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Hawthorn East and Surrey Hills.

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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Surrey Hills

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

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School comparison

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Transport comparison

Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Hawthorn East and Surrey Hills.

Both Hawthorn East and Surrey Hills 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. Surrey Hills is served by Surrey Hills and Mont Albert stations on the Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Whitehorse Road. While both suburbs are well connected, Hawthorn East and Surrey Hills 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 Surrey Hills
FeatureHawthorn EastSurrey Hills
Closest stationAuburnSurrey Hills
Train linesLilydale, Belgrave and AlameinLilydale, Belgrave and Alamein
Major trams70, 75109, 72
Bus routesYesYes

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Comparison verdict

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

Surrey Hills may suit buyers prioritising a lower median entry price, while Hawthorn East sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. Transport pages for Hawthorn East and Surrey Hills 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 Surrey Hills. Buyers should compare individual properties, school requirements, transport routes and current listings before deciding which suburb better matches their budget and day-to-day needs.

Current properties for sale

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