Hawthorn North at a glance
Walk score
64
Somewhat walkable
Population
22.3k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Hawthorn North.
The postcode for Hawthorn North is 3122 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Hawthorn North (3122) sits in the Boroondara region of Victoria.
Hawthorn North has roughly 22,322 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Hawthorn North scores 64/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with workable public transport options. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 7 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hawthorn North's population at 22,322, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
22,322
Median age
34
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
22,322
Median age: 34
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Getting around
Walkability.
64
90
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hawthorn North.
Local schools for Hawthorn North
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Government School Catchment
Hawthorn West Primary School
Melbourne Girls College
Yarra Primary School
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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 Hawthorn North.
- What is the Hawthorn North postcode?
- Hawthorn North is in the 3122 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Boroondara region.
- Where is Hawthorn North?
- Hawthorn North is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3122. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Boroondara region.
- What is the average rent in Hawthorn North?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Hawthorn North?
- There are 20 schools serving Hawthorn North on this page, including Hawthorn West Primary School, Xavier College, Rossbourne School.
- How walkable is Hawthorn North?
- Hawthorn North has a Walk Score of 64 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 90, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Hawthorn North?
- Hawthorn North is close to Hawthorn West, Victoria Gardens, Burnley North, Hawthorn, Kew.
- What is the population of Hawthorn North?
- The population of Hawthorn North is approximately 22,322 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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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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