Overall score
Hawthorn
53.3/100
Mitcham
52.8/100
Hawthorn vs Mitcham, SA Suburb Comparison
Hawthorn for investment; Mitcham for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HawthornMitcham
Crime rate
Hawthorn
49.7 / 1k
Mitcham
23.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hawthorn
120
Mitcham
98
Population
Hawthorn
2,221
Mitcham
1,832
Metric leadHawthorn 6Mitcham 33 tiedacross 12 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 | Hawthorn | Mitcham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.3/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.5/100 | 49.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.7 / 1k | 23.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 11 |
| Walkability | 69.0/100 | 24.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 120 | 98 |
| Planning activity | 29 | 33 |
| Green cover | 2.1% | 24.9% |
| Population | 2,221 | 1,832 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Hawthorn is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Mitcham is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
Hawthorn tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Mitcham stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and tree cover and green space.
On balance, families are more likely to prefer Mitcham, while Hawthorn remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.