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VIC · Boroondara Council

Hawthorn (Vic.), VIC, 3122

Current weather

13.3°CModerate rain showers

79% humidity · 27.2 km/h wind · 15.9° / 11.5° today · 6.9 mm rain

Desirability index

89.9/100

#45 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Hawthorn (Vic.) is a mid-sized suburb in the Boroondara area, home to around 22,322 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 2,057 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+18%), roughly 92.2 offences per 1,000 residents, 8 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 19 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
22,322
Median age
34
Median household income / week
$2,145
Dwelling vacancy
15.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
1,777 of 11,488
Median monthly mortgage
$2,259
Employment rate
67.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
363 / 1,558 / 5,741

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)
2,057
Against the person
240
Against property
1,464
Rate per 1,000 residents
92.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 93 residents
State safety percentile
73.5th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+17.6%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage141
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft131
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle390
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store116
  • B49 Other Theft203

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
8
Median school ICSEA (8 schools)
1,162
  • Bialik CollegeCombined
  • Erasmus Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Glenferrie Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Hawthorn West Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Rossbourne SchoolSpecial
  • Scotch CollegeCombined
  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary
  • Swinburne Senior Secondary CollegeSecondary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

97 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Glenferrie Station
  • Glenferrie Station
  • Glenferrie Station
  • Hawthorn Station
  • Hawthorn Station

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

19 active roadworks / incidents

  • CityLink activities occurring between 20/07/2026 and 21/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.MONASH FREEWAY, undefined19 Jul 2026 – 20 Jul 2026
  • CityLink activities occurring between 20/07/2026 and 21/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.CITYLINK, MONASH FREEWAY19 Jul 2026 – 20 Jul 2026
  • CityLink activities occurring between 27/07/2026 and 28/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.CITYLINK, MONASH FREEWAY26 Jul 2026 – 27 Jul 2026
  • CityLink activities occurring between 27/07/2026 and 28/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.MONASH FREEWAY, undefined26 Jul 2026 – 27 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 24/04/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.CITYLINK, undefined23 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 24/04/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MONASH FREEWAY23 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 26/05/2026 and 28/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CITYLINK, undefined25 May 2026 – 27 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 26/05/2026 and 28/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CITYLINK, MONASH FREEWAY25 May 2026 – 27 Jul 2026
  • Metro Capital Delivery activities occurring between 10/08/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.AUBURN ROAD, BURWOOD ROAD09 Aug 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Metro Capital Delivery activities occurring between 10/08/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.AUBURN ROAD, BURWOOD ROAD09 Aug 2025 – 29 Sep 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

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

405 planning-related records

2021· 150 proposals

  • July 2021

  • (VicSmart) Construction of a new side boundary fence associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    40 HAINES STREET HAWTHORN 3122Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (replacement of roof) associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    9 POWER STREET HAWTHORN 3122Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a four (4) three-storey townhouses and alteration of access to a Road Zone Category 1.
    57 RIVERSDALE ROAD HAWTHORN 3122NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor associated with a food and drink premises
    696 GLENFERRIE ROAD HAWTHORN 3122Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of seven (7) dwellings on a lot
    58 WATTLE ROAD HAWTHORN 3122NOD issued by a delegate
  • Partial demolition and construction of alterations associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    5 COPPIN GROVE HAWTHORN 3122Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Sale and consumption of liquor associated with an existing restaurant
    G0 3/862 GLENFERRIE ROAD HAWTHORN 3122Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition and construction of additions and alterations (retaining wall, stairs, hard surfacing) associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay (HO163).
    6 ISABELLA GROVE HAWTHORN 3122Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial Demolition and construction of buildings and works associated with an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay, a Special Building Overlay and on a lot less than 500m².
    7 CONNELL STREET HAWTHORN 3122Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • (VicSmart) Buildings and works associated with temporary portable accommodation in accordance with the endorsed Development Plan (2019) Scotch College
    1 MORRISON STREET HAWTHORN 3122Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a seven storey building and reduction in the standard car parking requirement
    14-16 QUEENS AVENUE HAWTHORN 3122In progress
  • Part demolition (paving and pool fence) and construction of a studio and alfresco associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    2 CAMDEN ROAD HAWTHORN 3122Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a 10-storey building for the use of student accommodation, ground floor retail premises and a reduction in the standard car parking requirement
    21 QUEENS AVENUE HAWTHORN 3122Failure to determine
  • Display of illuminated signage to existing service station
    593-603 GLENFERRIE ROAD HAWTHORN 3122Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, buildings and works associated with an existing school
    1 MORRISON STREET HAWTHORN 3122Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land and existing building as a medical centre and the carrying out of works
    426 AUBURN ROAD HAWTHORN 3122Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Use of the land for a restricted recreation facility (Yoga Studio) and reduction of car parking
    6 ROCHE STREET HAWTHORN 3122Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • (VicSmart) Construction of a front fence associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    39 SHAKESPEARE GROVE HAWTHORN 3122Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and construction of alterations and additions associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay and Special Building Overlay.
    73 DENHAM STREET HAWTHORN 3122Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and construction of external alterations and additions associated with an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay on a lot under 500 square metres.
    12 HAINES STREET HAWTHORN 3122Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition and construction of buildings and works to an existing dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres and in a Heritage Overlay.
    1 GROVE ROAD HAWTHORN 3122Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of signage (including internally-illuminated signs) in a Commercial Zone - Schedule 1 and in a Heritage Overlay.
    731 GLENFERRIE ROAD HAWTHORN 3122Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    29 MANNINGTREE ROAD HAWTHORN 3122Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition and the construction of buildings and works associated with an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay and on a lot under 500 square metres
    67 MASON STREET HAWTHORN 3122Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of the existing dwelling and the construction of a new dwelling in a Heritage Overlay.
    11 SHAKESPEARE GROVE HAWTHORN 3122NOD issued by a delegate
  • Partial demolition, alterations, and construction of a crossover and buildings and works (including front fence and hard pavement) associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    8 JOHNSON STREET HAWTHORN 3122In progress
  • Construction of a four storey apartment containing 24 dwellings over basement, construction of a fence and alteration to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1
    148 RIVERSDALE ROAD HAWTHORN 3122Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot under 500 square metres
    101 ROBINSON ROAD HAWTHORN 3122NOD issued by a delegate
  • Part demolition and construction of alterations and additions associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    47 CHRYSTOBEL CRESCENT HAWTHORN 3122NOD issued by a delegate
  • Partial demolition and construction of alterations and additions associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    23 HILDA CRESCENT HAWTHORN 3122NOD issued by a delegate
  • Part demolition (verandah and deck) and buildings and works (loggia) associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    40 Urquhart StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition and construction of alterations and additions to existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    25 LYNDHURST CRESCENT HAWTHORN 3122Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition, construction of alterations and additions to a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay, on a lot under 500 square metres and on common property
    4/43A MARY STREET HAWTHORN 3122NOD issued by a delegate
  • (VicSmart) Repainting of existing exterior painted surfaces associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    422 AUBURN ROAD HAWTHORN 3122Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition and construct alterations and additions to an existing dwelling and front fence in a Heritage Overlay
    50 LISSON GROVE HAWTHORN 3122NOD issued by a delegate
  • Part demolition and construction of a shed associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay.
    39 Smart StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • (VicSmart) Installation of a cool room associated with an existing food and drink premises in a Heritage Overlay
    1/89 AUBURN ROAD HAWTHORN 3122Withdrawn
  • Construction of building and works (installation of a cool room) associated with an existing food and drink premises in a Heritage Overlay
    1/89 AUBURN ROAD HAWTHORN 3122Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • (VicSmart) Installation of solar panels associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    13 KENT STREET HAWTHORN 3122Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for Place of Assembly (Student Lounge) Buildings and works including the display of signage and installation of solar panels associated with an existing building in a Heritage Overlay, Design Development Overlay (DDO15) and Parking Overlay (PO1) and reduction in car parking spaces
    660A GLENFERRIE ROAD HAWTHORN 3122Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 255 proposals

255 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

409 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Gibsons Wine StoreAlcohol
  • BreadtopBakery
  • Ferguson PlarreBakery
  • Il MiglioreBakery
  • Kenny Tran BakeryBakery
  • The Cookie BoxBakery
  • Trianon BakeryBakery
  • Commonwealth BankBank
  • WestpacBank
  • Djangos Bar and GrillBar

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

Data sources & freshness

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

Parks & reserves

27 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Beswicke SquarePark
  • Central GardensPark
  • Creswick Street ReservePark
  • Dean Avenue ReservePark
  • Elphin Grove ReservePark
  • Fairview ParkPark
  • Fashoda Street ReservePark
  • George CornerPark
  • Grace ParkPark
  • HA Smith ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
27
Emergency department
On site
  • Access HealthBurwood Roaddoctor
  • Back In MotionGlenferrie Roadphysiotherapist
  • Boroondara Health & Wellnessdoctor
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Chemist WarehouseGlenferrie Roadpharmacy
  • ClinicGlenferrie Roadclinic
  • David Ford PharmacyAuburn Roadpharmacy
  • Dentists of HawthornBurwood Roaddentist
  • Epworth HawthornBurwood Roadhospital
  • Evado StudiosBurwood Roadphysiotherapist

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.

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Heritage

25 state heritage places

  • ALLOARMONH0552
  • AUBURN UNITING CHURCH COMPLEXNH2034
  • CESTRIANH1924
  • ELECTRIC TRAM NO 13YH2147
  • FORMER BRIDGE HOTELNH0449
  • FORMER ES&A BANK (MANRESA PEOPLES CENTRE)NH0516
  • FORMER HAWTHORN FIRE STATIONNH1327
  • FORMER HAWTHORN MOTOR GARAGENH2296
  • FORMER HAWTHORN TRAMWAYS TRUST DEPOTNH0876
  • FORMER INVERGOWRIE LODGENH0517

Data sources & freshness

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

Childcare

7 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Amazing KidsBarkers Roadchildcare
  • Billy LidsBurwood Roadchildcare
  • Only About ChildrenBarkers Roadchildcare
  • Robert Cochrane KindergartenMinona Streetkindergarten
  • Swinburne Community Childcarekindergarten
  • childcarechildcare
  • kindergartenkindergarten

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.

Data sources & freshness

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
50
Parks (OSM)
39

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

Data sources & freshness

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

Desirability index

Desirability score
89.9/100
Cohort rank
#45 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • Amazing KidschildcareBarkers Roadchildcare
  • Billy LidschildcareBurwood Roadchildcare
  • Only About ChildrenchildcareBarkers Roadchildcare
  • Robert Cochrane KindergartenchildcareMinona Streetkindergarten
  • Swinburne Community Childcarechildcarekindergarten
  • childcarechildcarechildcare
  • kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • ALLOARMOheritageNH0552
  • AUBURN UNITING CHURCH COMPLEXheritageNH2034
  • CESTRIAheritageNH1924

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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