Unley Park vs Hawthorn.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $3,037,500 and $2,050,000. Hawthorn edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Hawthorn (median $2,050,000) is roughly 48% cheaper to buy into than Unley Park ($3,037,500). Over the past year, Hawthorn (+2.6%) ran 29.4 percentage points ahead of Unley Park (-26.8%) on house-price growth.
Unley Park scores higher on walkability (66/100 vs 42/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hawthorn (1116) sits above Unley Park (1115).
For buyers
Hawthorn is the lower entry point at $2,050,000 median, 48% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Hawthorn carries both higher gross yield (1.90% vs 1.23%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Hawthorn edges out on average school ICSEA (1116 vs 1115).
Common questions
Is Unley Park or Hawthorn cheaper to buy in?
Hawthorn has the lower median house price at $2,050,000, roughly 48% below Unley Park ($3,037,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Unley Park or Hawthorn?
Over the past 12 months, Hawthorn grew +2.6% vs -26.8% in Unley Park, a gap of 29.4 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Unley Park or Hawthorn have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hawthorn scores 1116 vs 1115 in Unley Park. 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, Unley Park or Hawthorn?
Unley Park scores 66/100 on walkability vs 42/100. 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, Unley Park or Hawthorn?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.90% in Hawthorn vs 1.23% in Unley Park. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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