Camberwell West vs Hawthorn East

Hawthorn East scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hawthorn East (1156) sits above Camberwell West (1152).

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Camberwell West and Hawthorn East side by side

MeasureCamberwell WestHawthorn East
Price and market
Median house–$2,500,000
Median unit–$590,000
Renting
Owner occupied–58.0%
Renter occupied–40.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA11521156
Lifestyle and people
Walk score22100
Transit score80100
Bike score100100
Population–14,834
Median age–36
Climate
Annual rainfall668 mm668 mm
Mean max, January26.7°C26.7°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Hawthorn East edges out on average school ICSEA (1156 vs 1152).

Camberwell West vs Hawthorn East: common questions

Does Camberwell West or Hawthorn East have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hawthorn East scores 1156 vs 1152 in Camberwell West. 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 is more walkable, Camberwell West or Hawthorn East?

Hawthorn East scores 100/100 on walkability vs 22/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.