City of Boroondara
Hartwell
Hartwell at a glance
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
22.0k
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Hartwell.
Hartwell (3124) sits in the Boroondara region of Victoria.
Hartwell has roughly 21,965 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Hartwell scores 34/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with workable public transport options. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hartwell's population at 21,965, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
21,965
Median age
43
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$486/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$413/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
21,965
Median age: 43
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Getting around
Walkability.
34
90
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hartwell.
Local schools for Hartwell
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Hartwell Primary School
Camberwell South Primary School
Camberwell High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Hartwell.
- What is the Hartwell postcode?
- Hartwell is in the 3124 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Boroondara region.
- What is the average rent in Hartwell?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $486, for units it's $413.
- What schools are in Hartwell?
- There are 20 schools serving Hartwell on this page, including Hartwell Primary School, St Dominic's School, St Cecilia's School.
- How walkable is Hartwell?
- Hartwell has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 90, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Hartwell?
- Hartwell is close to Camberwell, Camberwell South, Middle Camberwell, Camberwell West, Camberwell East.
- What is the population of Hartwell?
- Hartwell has approximately 21,965 residents. The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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