City of Mitcham
Hawthorn
Hawthorn at a glance
Median house
$2,050,000
+2.6% year on year
Median unit
$343,440
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
42
Car dependent
Population
2,221
Median age 43
About
Welcome to Hawthorn.
Hawthorn is a suburb in Australia.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$2,050,000
+2.6% over the past year. Median unit price $343,440.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$750/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
$2,050,000
+2.6% annual growth
$343,440
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
2,221
Median age: 43
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 20261.90%
Based on $2,050,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 20267.57%
Based on $343,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026+2.6%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202675%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +2.6%/yr
2021
$1.8M
5-year change
+14%
2026
$2.0M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
2,221
Median age
43
Family households
75%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
80
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
42
0
80
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hawthorn.
Local schools for Hawthorn
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Westbourne Park Primary School
Mitcham Girls High School
Mitcham Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Hawthorn.
- What is the median house price in Hawthorn?
- The median house price in Hawthorn, SA 5062 is $2,050,000. The median unit price is $343,440. Annual growth is +2.6%.
- What is the Hawthorn postcode?
- Hawthorn is in the 5062 postcode, in SA, in the City of Mitcham region.
- What is the average rent in Hawthorn?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $750, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Hawthorn?
- There are 20 schools serving Hawthorn on this page, including Westbourne Park Primary School, Mitcham Girls High School, Cabra Dominican College.
- How walkable is Hawthorn?
- Hawthorn has a Walk Score of 42 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 80.
- What suburbs are near Hawthorn?
- Hawthorn is close to Westbourne Park, Kings Park, Unley Park, Mitcham Shopping Centre, Clarence Park.
- What is the population of Hawthorn?
- Hawthorn has approximately 2,221 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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