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Hawthorn East vs Windsor
Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Hawthorn East and Windsor.
Explore each suburb
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Hawthorn East and Windsor 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 $1,560,000 in Windsor. Hawthorn East's median unit price sits at $600,000, compared with $525,000 in Windsor. Hawthorn East recorded an annual house-price decline of 9.3%, while Windsor's figure rose by 7.6% over the matching period. Selling times were similar, with median days on market of 29 days in Hawthorn East and 27 days in Windsor. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between Windsor 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 Windsor.
| Metric | Hawthorn East | Windsor |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.48M | $1.56M |
| Median unit price | $640,000 | $537,500 |
| Annual house price change | -6.23% | +7.59% |
| Median days on market | 27 days | 28 days |
Median sale price comparison
Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in Hawthorn East and Windsor.
- Hawthorn East
- Windsor
Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Hawthorn East and Windsor.
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.
Windsor
Windsor offers a more outdoors-focused lifestyle, with parks, trails and open spaces forming a strong part of the local amenity mix, with Prahran Square 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 Windsor.
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
Transport comparison
Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Hawthorn East and Windsor.
Both Windsor and Hawthorn East provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. Windsor offers quick access to Melbourne's CBD via Windsor and Prahran stations, supported by frequent tram services along High Street — Glen Iris to CBD via Prahran and Chapel Street — Richmond. 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, Windsor is often preferred for fast inner-city access, whereas Hawthorn East offers broader rail connectivity across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
| Feature | Hawthorn East | Windsor |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | Auburn | Windsor |
| Train lines | Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein | Sandringham |
| Major trams | 70, 75 | 6, 78, 12 |
| Bus routes | Yes | Yes |
Comparison verdict
A final comparison based on the available property, lifestyle, school and transport information.
Windsor 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 2 in Windsor under the same search rules. Transport pages for Hawthorn East and Windsor 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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