City of Boroondara
Hawthorn West
Hawthorn West at a glance
Median house
$497,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$357,840
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
88
Very walkable
Population
22.3k
Median age 34
About
Welcome to Hawthorn West.
Hawthorn West is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$497,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $357,840.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$497,000
Sales data pending
$357,840
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
22,322
Median age: 34
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)4.19%
Based on $497,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)4.94%
Based on $357,840 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
22,322
Median age
34
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Safety
Crime and safety.
Crime data not available for this suburb.
Getting around
Walkability.
88
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hawthorn West.
Local schools for Hawthorn West
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Hawthorn West Primary School
Melbourne Girls College
Yarra Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 West.
- What is the median house price in Hawthorn West?
- The median house price in Hawthorn West, VIC 3122 is $497,000. The median unit price is $357,840. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Hawthorn West postcode?
- Hawthorn West is in the 3122 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Boroondara region.
- What is the average rent in Hawthorn West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Hawthorn West?
- There are 20 schools serving Hawthorn West on this page, including Hawthorn West Primary School, Melbourne Girls College, Rossbourne School.
- How walkable is Hawthorn West?
- Hawthorn West has a Walk Score of 88 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Hawthorn West?
- Hawthorn West is close to Hawthorn North, Burnley North, Victoria Gardens, Burnley, Hawthorn.
- What is the population of Hawthorn West?
- Hawthorn West has approximately 22,322 residents. 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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