Hawksburn at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
12.8k
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Hawksburn.
The postcode for Hawksburn is 3142 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Hawksburn (3142) sits in the Stonnington region of Victoria.
Hawksburn has roughly 12,817 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Hawksburn scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 5 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 7 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hawksburn's population at 12,817, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
12,817
Median age
47
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$486/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$413/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
12,817
Median age: 47
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Getting around
Walkability.
100
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hawksburn.
Local schools for Hawksburn
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Government School Catchment
Toorak Primary School
Melbourne High School
Centre for Higher Education Studies
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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 Hawksburn.
- What is the Hawksburn postcode?
- Hawksburn is in the 3142 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Stonnington region.
- Where is Hawksburn?
- Hawksburn is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3142. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Stonnington region.
- What is the average rent in Hawksburn?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $486, for units it's $413.
- What schools are in Hawksburn?
- There are 20 schools serving Hawksburn on this page, including Toorak Primary School, Kamaruka, Melbourne High School.
- How walkable is Hawksburn?
- Hawksburn has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Hawksburn?
- Hawksburn is close to Chapel Street North, Prahran, Prahran East, South Yarra, Toorak.
- What is the population of Hawksburn?
- The population of Hawksburn is approximately 12,817 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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