Overall score
Daw Park
45.4/100
Hawthorn
49.4/100
Daw Park for families and investment; Hawthorn for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Daw Park
45.4/100
Hawthorn
49.4/100
Crime rate
Daw Park
23.1 / 1k
Hawthorn
41.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Daw Park
76
Hawthorn
119
Population
Daw Park
2,705
Hawthorn
2,221
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Daw Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Hawthorn is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Daw Park pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Hawthorn is the better pick for public transport access and walkability.
Daw Park suits families and investors more clearly, whereas Hawthorn is the stronger match for retirees.