Camberwell vs Hawthorn East.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,460,000 and $2,500,000. Camberwell edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Camberwell (median $2,460,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Hawthorn East ($2,500,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Camberwell (1158) sits above Hawthorn East (1156).
For buyers
Camberwell is the lower entry point at $2,460,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Camberwell offers the higher gross rental yield (1.77% vs 0.86%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Camberwell edges out on average school ICSEA (1158 vs 1156).
Common questions
Is Camberwell or Hawthorn East cheaper to buy in?
Camberwell has the lower median house price at $2,460,000, roughly 2% below Hawthorn East ($2,500,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Camberwell or Hawthorn East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Camberwell scores 1158 vs 1156 in Hawthorn East. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Camberwell or Hawthorn East?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.77% in Camberwell vs 0.86% in Hawthorn East. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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