Hawthorn vs Kew
Hawthorn (median $2,692,500) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Kew ($2,810,500).
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Hawthorn and Kew side by side
| Measure | Hawthorn | Kew |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,692,500 | $2,810,500 |
| Median unit | $536,000 | $861,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $950/wk | $850/wk |
| Unit rent | $600/wk | $575/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1161 | 1154 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 98 |
| Transit score | 100 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 657 mm | 657 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.0°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
Hawthorn scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 98/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hawthorn (1161) sits above Kew (1154).
- For buyers
- Hawthorn is the lower entry point at $2,692,500 median, 4% 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 (1.83% vs 1.57%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Hawthorn edges out on average school ICSEA (1161 vs 1154).
Hawthorn vs Kew: common questions
Is Hawthorn or Kew cheaper to buy in?
Hawthorn has the lower median house price at $2,692,500, roughly 4% below Kew ($2,810,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Hawthorn or Kew have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hawthorn scores 1161 vs 1154 in Kew. 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 Kew?
Hawthorn scores 100/100 on walkability vs 98/100. 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 Kew?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.83% in Hawthorn vs 1.57% in Kew. 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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