Hawksburn vs South Yarra

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hawksburn (1134) sits above South Yarra (1112).

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Hawksburn and South Yarra side by side

MeasureHawksburnSouth Yarra
Price and market
Median house–$2,100,000
Median unit–$585,000
Renting
House rent–$1100/wk
Unit rent–$700/wk
Owner occupied–36.0%
Renter occupied–62.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA11341112
Lifestyle and people
Walk score100100
Transit score100100
Bike score100100
Population–25,028
Median age–33
Climate
Annual rainfall625 mm625 mm
Mean max, January26.6°C26.6°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
Hawksburn edges out on average school ICSEA (1134 vs 1112).

Hawksburn vs South Yarra: common questions

Does Hawksburn or South Yarra have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hawksburn scores 1134 vs 1112 in South Yarra. 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.