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Hawthorn vs Hawthorn East

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

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Hawthorn and Hawthorn East comparison summary

A concise comparison of the latest property figures and the most relevant differences between the two suburbs.

The latest comparison places Hawthorn's median house price at $2,650,000, compared with $2,485,000 in Hawthorn East. Hawthorn's median unit price sits at $600,000, compared with $600,000 in Hawthorn East. Hawthorn recorded an annual house-price decline of 13.3%, while Hawthorn East's figure declined by 9.3% over the matching period. Hawthorn recorded a shorter median selling period of 26 days, compared with 29 days in Hawthorn East. Median house prices differ between the two suburbs, with Hawthorn recording the higher headline median on the latest snapshot. Both suburbs recorded house-price movement in the same direction over the matching annual period.

Side-by-side market snapshot

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Comparable stats for Hawthorn and Hawthorn East
MetricHawthornHawthorn East
Median house price$2.65M$2.48M
Median unit price$590,000$640,000
Annual house price change-15.87%-6.23%
Median days on market25 days27 days

Median sale price comparison

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Lifestyle comparison

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

Hawthorn

Hawthorn 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.

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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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School comparison

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Transport comparison

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Both Hawthorn and Hawthorn East provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. Hawthorn is served by Hawthorn and Glenferrie stations on the Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Glenferrie 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, Hawthorn and Hawthorn East 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 and Hawthorn East
FeatureHawthornHawthorn East
Closest stationHawthornAuburn
Train linesLilydale, Belgrave and AlameinLilydale, Belgrave and Alamein
Major trams16, 7570, 75
Bus routesYesYes

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Comparison verdict

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

Hawthorn East may suit buyers prioritising a lower median entry price, while Hawthorn 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 lists 8 nearby schools compared with 5 in Hawthorn East under the same search rules. Transport pages for Hawthorn and Hawthorn East 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 and Hawthorn East.

Current properties for sale

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