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Hawthorn vs Toorak
Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Hawthorn and Toorak.
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Hawthorn and Toorak 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 $4,675,000 in Toorak. Hawthorn's median unit price sits at $600,000, compared with $860,000 in Toorak. Hawthorn recorded an annual house-price decline of 13.3%, while Toorak's figure declined by 33.1% over the matching period. Hawthorn recorded a shorter median selling period of 26 days, compared with 41 days in Toorak. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between Hawthorn and Toorak, 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 and Toorak.
| Metric | Hawthorn | Toorak |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.65M | $4.67M |
| Median unit price | $590,000 | $921,000 |
| Annual house price change | -15.87% | -23.49% |
| Median days on market | 25 days | 28 days |
Median sale price comparison
Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in Hawthorn and Toorak.
- Hawthorn
- Toorak
Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Hawthorn and Toorak.
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.
Toorak
Toorak 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 Brookville 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.
School comparison
Review nearby schools and education options listed for Hawthorn and Toorak.
Hawthorn
Swinburne Senior Secondary College
Government
505 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia
Hawthorn West Primary School
Government
16 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia
Rossbourne School
Independent
131 Power St, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia
Scotch College
Independent
1 Morrison St, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia
Bialik College
Independent
429 Auburn Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia
Erasmus Primary School
Independent
40 Lisson Grove, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia
Transport comparison
Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Hawthorn and Toorak.
Both Hawthorn and Toorak 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. Toorak is served by Toorak and Hawksburn stations on the Cranbourne, Pakenham, Frankston and Sandringham lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Toorak Road — West Coburg. While both suburbs are well connected, Hawthorn and Toorak offer broad rail and tram coverage across Melbourne's eastern suburbs, so buyers should weigh station access against their regular commute.
| Feature | Hawthorn | Toorak |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | Hawthorn | Toorak |
| Train lines | Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein | Cranbourne, Pakenham, Frankston and Sandringham |
| Major trams | 16, 75 | 58, 72 |
| Bus routes | Yes | Yes |
Comparison verdict
A final comparison based on the available property, lifestyle, school and transport information.
Hawthorn may suit buyers prioritising a lower median entry price, while Toorak 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 4 in Toorak under the same search rules. Transport pages for Hawthorn and Toorak 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 Toorak.
Current properties for sale
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