Hawthorn vs Lower Mitcham
Hawthorn (median $1,810,500) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Lower Mitcham ($1,955,000).
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Hawthorn and Lower Mitcham side by side
| Measure | Hawthorn | Lower Mitcham |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,810,500 | $1,955,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +11.5% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $850/wk | $590/wk |
| Unit rent | $540/wk | $485/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1116 | 1113 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 42 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 80 | 100 |
| Population | 2,221 | 2,187 |
| Median age | 43 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 508 mm | 598 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.4°C | 28.5°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
Hawthorn scores higher on walkability (42/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hawthorn (1116) sits above Lower Mitcham (1113).
- For buyers
- Hawthorn is the lower entry point at $1,810,500 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Hawthorn offers the higher gross rental yield (2.44% vs 1.57%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Hawthorn edges out on average school ICSEA (1116 vs 1113).
Hawthorn vs Lower Mitcham: common questions
Is Hawthorn or Lower Mitcham cheaper to buy in?
Hawthorn has the lower median house price at $1,810,500, roughly 7% below Lower Mitcham ($1,955,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Hawthorn or Lower Mitcham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hawthorn scores 1116 vs 1113 in Lower Mitcham. 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 or Lower Mitcham?
Hawthorn scores 42/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Hawthorn or Lower Mitcham?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.44% in Hawthorn vs 1.57% in Lower Mitcham. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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