Westbourne Park vs Hawthorn.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,490,500 and $2,050,000. Hawthorn edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Hawthorn (median $2,050,000) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than Westbourne Park ($2,490,500). Over the past year, Hawthorn (+2.6%) ran 2.6 percentage points ahead of Westbourne Park (0%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hawthorn (1116) sits above Westbourne Park (1112).
For buyers
Hawthorn is the lower entry point at $2,050,000 median, 21% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Westbourne Park delivers the better gross yield (1.55% vs 1.41%), but Hawthorn has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Hawthorn edges out on average school ICSEA (1116 vs 1112).
Common questions
Is Westbourne Park or Hawthorn cheaper to buy in?
Hawthorn has the lower median house price at $2,050,000, roughly 21% below Westbourne Park ($2,490,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Westbourne Park or Hawthorn?
Over the past 12 months, Hawthorn grew +2.6% vs 0% in Westbourne Park, a gap of 2.6 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 Westbourne Park or Hawthorn have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hawthorn scores 1116 vs 1112 in Westbourne 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Westbourne Park or Hawthorn?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.55% in Westbourne Park vs 1.41% in Hawthorn. 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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