Camberwell vs Hawthorn, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Camberwell | Hawthorn |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 72.4/100 | 69.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 15.2/100 | 5.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 68.7 / 1k | 92.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 27 |
| Public transport stops | 179 | 97 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 741 | 1,088 |
| Planning activity | 308 | 405 |
| Population | 21,965 | 22,322 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesCamberwell
- Best for familiesCamberwell
- Best for investmentCamberwell
- Best for best valueCamberwell
Comparison summary
Camberwell (Vic.) and Hawthorn (Vic.) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Camberwell (Vic.) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Camberwell (Vic.); Housing (desirability) favours Camberwell (Vic.); Crime rate favours Camberwell (Vic.). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Camberwell (Vic.), Families → Camberwell (Vic.), Investment → Camberwell (Vic.), Best value → Camberwell (Vic.).