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Hawthorn East, 3123

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Desirability score

58.2/100
Good

Top 18% of Victoria's suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Education hub
  • Excellent transport
  • Café precinct
  • Cycling
What Hawthorn East is known for: Green suburb, Education hub, Excellent transport, Café precinct, Cycling

Suburb profile

At the heart of the metro area, Hawthorn East is a established suburb where cafés, culture and everyday convenience overlap. Neighbouring suburbs are within easy reach, so the wider metro area always feels accessible. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.

Families and commuters make up much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. A genuine café and dining culture runs through the area, with locals returning to favourite spots. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.

Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.

On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by schools and education and growth momentum, while housing affordability sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.

Population

Population
14,834
Median age
36
Median household income / week
$2,253
Dwelling vacancy
16.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
1,228 of 7,477
Median monthly mortgage
$2,500
Employment rate
67%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
266 / 1,124 / 3,044

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
1,043
Against the person
107
Against property
800
Rate per 1,000 residents
70.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 139 residents
State safety percentile
62.2th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-5%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary81
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft75
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle215
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store134
  • B49 Other Theft119

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
1,151
  • Alia CollegeSecondary
  • Auburn High SchoolSecondary
  • Auburn Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Auburn South Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

29 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Auburn Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Auburn Railway Station
  • Auburn Station
  • Auburn Station
  • Auburn Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

209 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • July 2021

  • Display of illuminated signage associated with a commercial premises
    90-94 CAMBERWELL ROAD HAWTHORN EAST 3123Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • (VicSmart) Installation of a Vergola associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    75 VICTORIA ROAD HAWTHORN EAST 3123Withdrawn
  • Construction of a new dwelling and front fence within 3m of a street on a lot less than 500sqm
    848 TOORAK ROAD HAWTHORN EAST 3123NOD issued by a delegate
  • (VicSmart) Construction of buildings and works (replacement of roof, gutters and downpipes) associated with a residential building in a Heritage Overlay
    1/137 VICTORIA ROAD HAWTHORN EAST 3123Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and construction of alterations and additions associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay, Special Building Overlay and on a lot under 500 square metres.
    66 FLETCHER STREET HAWTHORN EAST 3123Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • (S.72) Demolition of existing carport and buildings and works associated with an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    12 GRANDVIEW GROVE HAWTHORN EAST 3123NOD issued by a delegate
  • Partial demolition and construction of alterations and additions associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay and on a lot under 500 square metres
    31 AUBURN PARADE HAWTHORN EAST 3123Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two (2) dwellings on a lot and subdivision of land into two (2) lots
    480 TOORONGA ROAD HAWTHORN EAST 3123Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition and construction of alterations and additions to a dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres and in a Heritage Overlay.
    40 VICTORIA ROAD HAWTHORN EAST 3123Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an extension associated with a dwelling on a lot under 500 square metres
    67 CAMPBELL ROAD HAWTHORN EAST 3123Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition and the construction of buildings and works (including a carport) associated with an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    36A TOURELLO AVENUE HAWTHORN EAST 3123Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision under Section 32 (Spear ref: S178370A)
    12 MUNRO STREET HAWTHORN EAST 3123Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, and construction of buildings and works (including a crossover, pergola, and fence) associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay on a lot less than 500sqm.
    2 STEWART STREET HAWTHORN EAST 3123Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • (VicSmart) Partial demolition of a fence and construction of a garage door associated with an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay and on a lot under 500 square metres
    7 MOLESWORTH STREET HAWTHORN EAST 3123Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of business identification signage, a panel sign and internally illuminated business identification sign associated with a retail premises
    693 BURWOOD ROAD HAWTHORN EAST 3123Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • (Withdrawn) Installation of a vergola associated with a dwelling on a lot under 500 square metres 23/08 - Refund processed - VK
    6 SYMONDS STREET HAWTHORN EAST 3123Withdrawn

  • June 2021

  • Construction of a two-storey building above basement associated with the use of the land for a hotel, the sale of liquor for consumption on and off the site (general licence) and a reduction of the standard car parking and bicycle parking requirements
    27 HALL STREET HAWTHORN EAST 3123Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land (Spear Ref: S176115E)
    3 DANIEL COURT HAWTHORN EAST 3123In progress
  • (VicSmart) Buildings and works (fencing and retaining walls) associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay and on a lot under 500 square metres
    16 Oberon AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • (VicSmart) Construct and display a sign in a Heritage Overlay
    641 BURWOOD ROAD HAWTHORN EAST 3123Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition and construction of alterations and additions associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay and on a lot under 500 square metres
    14 MUNRO STREET HAWTHORN EAST 3123Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • (S.72) Partial demolition and construction of alterations and additions to an existing dwelling on a lot under 500 square metres in a Heritage Overlay and Special Building Overlay.
    183 RATHMINES ROAD HAWTHORN EAST 3123Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (garage) associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay, Special Building Overlay (SBO) and on a lot under 500 square metres
    183 RATHMINES ROAD HAWTHORN EAST 3123Withdrawn
  • Subdivision of land into two (2) lots in accordance with the previously approved development permit (Spear Ref: S176595P)
    733 BURWOOD ROAD HAWTHORN EAST 3123Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Swap of storage areas between Lots 302C and 102A (Spear Ref: S176628P)
    102/706 Burwood RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an additional dwelling on a lot in a Heritage Overlay
    37 CAROLINE STREET HAWTHORN EAST 3123Lapsed
  • (VicSmart) Display of signage
    235 Camberwell RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition and construction of alterations and additions associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay.
    15 MIAMI STREET HAWTHORN EAST 3123Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a new dwelling on a lot under 500 square metres
    3A FLETCHER STREET HAWTHORN EAST 3123NOD issued by a delegate

  • May 2021

  • Part demolition and construction of alterations and a double storey addition to a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    37 HARTS PARADE HAWTHORN EAST 3123Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and construction of alterations and additions associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    37 CAROLINE STREET HAWTHORN EAST 3123Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension to an existing dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres
    829 Toorak RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition and construction of a garage associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay and on a lot under 500 square metres
    19 Mayston StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • (VicSmart) Part demolition and the construction of buildings and works (garage & pergola) associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    29 Harts ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an existing building and a reduction in car parking associated with a restricted retail premises in a Commercial 1 Zone and Design Development Overlay (DDO17)
    693 BURWOOD ROAD HAWTHORN EAST 3123Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision - Swap of storage areas Lots 103B and CG06B (Spear Ref: S174795T)
    103/35 Camberwell RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of internally illuminated, business identification and high-wall signage associated with the existing Coles Supermarket in a Commercial 1 Zone
    1/4-14 Burke AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • (VicSmart) Demolition of existing fence and construction of a new fence in a Heritage Overlay
    774 BURWOOD ROAD HAWTHORN EAST 3123Lapsed
  • (VicSmart) Demolition and construction of a fence associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    36A Tourello AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Use of the land for the sale of packaged liquor
    G02 HAWTHORN EAST 3123Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

126 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Dan Murphy'sAlcohol

    171 Camberwell Road

  • LiquorlandAlcohol

    793 Burke Road

  • Far Side BeersBar

    725 Burwood Road

  • Tower HotelBar
  • Bbq (2)
  • Bench (12)
  • Cycles GalleriaBicycle

    475 Riversdale Road

  • Bicycle Parking (3)
  • 停車Bicycle Parking
  • Boroondara City CouncilBicycle Repair Station

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

7 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Anderson ParkPark
  • Cato ParkPark
  • Fritsch Holzer ParkPark
  • Gardiners Creek ReservePark
  • Rathmines Road ReservePark
  • Sir William Angliss ReservePark
  • Victoria Road ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
3
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Chemist WarehouseToorak Roadpharmacy
  • Clinicclinic
  • The Cairnmillar Institutepsychotherapist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

7 state heritage places

  • AUBURN PRIMARY SCHOOL NO.2948NH1707
  • AUBURN RAILWAY STATION COMPLEXNH1559
  • FORMER ES&A BANKNH0534
  • KAWARAUNH0489
  • RIVOLI THEATRENH1524
  • ROTHANH0510
  • TALANANH2382

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

5 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Auburn Kindergarten and Child Care Centre Inc.kindergarten
  • Cara Armstrong KindergartenRathmines Roadkindergarten
  • Little Learners Early Childhood CentreBurke Roadkindergarten
  • Maples Early LearningToorak Roadchildcare
  • childcarechildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
19
Parks (OSM)
8

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
58.2/100 — Good
State standing
Top 18% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
874th in Australia
State rank
219th in VIC
Peer rank
#60 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#160 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Airdale Avenue/Auburn Roadamenitiesbus_stop
  • Ambrosiaamenities221 Camberwell Roadrestaurant
  • AmpChargeamenitiescharging_station
  • AuburnamenitiesAuburn Roadtrain_station
  • Auburn 1amenitiestrain_station
  • Auburn 2amenitiestrain_station
  • Auburn 3amenitiestrain_station
  • Auburn Road/Airdale Avenueamenitiesbus_stop
  • Auburn South PS/Tooronga Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • Auburn Station/Auburn Rdamenitiesbus_stop

Data sources & freshness

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