Hawthorn West at a glance
Walk score
88
Very walkable
Population
22.3k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Hawthorn West.
The postcode for Hawthorn West is 3122 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Hawthorn West (3122) sits in the Boroondara region of Victoria.
Hawthorn West has roughly 22,322 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Hawthorn West scores 88/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 4 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 7 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hawthorn West's population at 22,322, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
22,322
Median age
34
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
22,322
Median age: 34
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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
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Government School Catchment
Hawthorn West Primary School
Melbourne Girls College
Yarra Primary School
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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 Hawthorn West postcode?
- Hawthorn West is in the 3122 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Boroondara region.
- Where is Hawthorn West?
- Hawthorn West is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3122. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, 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?
- The population of Hawthorn West is approximately 22,322 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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Sources cited
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