Hawthorn West vs Richmond
Richmond scores higher on walkability (88/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hawthorn West (1119) sits above Richmond (1091).
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Hawthorn West and Richmond side by side
| Measure | Hawthorn West | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,435,000 |
| Median unit | – | $566,300 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $990/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $700/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1119 | 1091 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 88 | 100 |
| Transit score | 100 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 611 mm | 611 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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Hawthorn West edges out on average school ICSEA (1119 vs 1091).
Hawthorn West vs Richmond: common questions
Does Hawthorn West or Richmond have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hawthorn West scores 1119 vs 1091 in Richmond. 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 West or Richmond?
Richmond scores 100/100 on walkability vs 88/100. 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.
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