Overall score
East Brisbane
57.9/100
Hawthorne
57.4/100
East Brisbane vs Hawthorne, QLD suburb comparison
Hawthorne for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
East BrisbaneHawthorne
Crime rate
East Brisbane
69.0 / 1k
Hawthorne
25.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
East Brisbane
208
Hawthorne
82
Population
East Brisbane
6,186
Hawthorne
5,090
Metric leadEast Brisbane 6Hawthorne 31 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | East Brisbane | Hawthorne |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.9/100 | 57.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 24.4/100 | 31.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 69.0 / 1k | 25.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 28 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 208 | 82 |
| Population | 6,186 | 5,090 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
East Brisbane is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Hawthorne is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
East Brisbane pulls ahead on schools and education options and parks and reserves, whereas Hawthorne is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Hawthorne, while East Brisbane remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.