Hawthorn North vs Hawthorn

Hawthorn scores higher on walkability (64/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hawthorn (1161) sits above Hawthorn North (1136).

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Hawthorn North and Hawthorn side by side

MeasureHawthorn NorthHawthorn
Price and market
Median house–$2,692,500
Median unit–$536,000
Renting
House rent–$950/wk
Unit rent–$600/wk
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA11361161
Lifestyle and people
Walk score64100
Transit score90100
Bike score100100
Climate
Annual rainfall611 mm657 mm
Mean max, January27.0°C27.0°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 edges out on average school ICSEA (1161 vs 1136).

Hawthorn North vs Hawthorn: common questions

Does Hawthorn North or Hawthorn have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hawthorn scores 1161 vs 1136 in Hawthorn North. 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, Hawthorn North or Hawthorn?

Hawthorn scores 100/100 on walkability vs 64/100. 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.