Hawthorn East

VIC 3123 • Greater Melbourne

14,834
Population (2021)
$64,688
Median Income
3.48 km²
Area
$415/wk
Median Rent
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About Hawthorn East

Hawthorn East is one of Melbourne's most prestigious suburbs, an affluent community of nearly 15,000 residents in the City of Boroondara, 6 kilometres east of the CBD. The suburb features grand Victorian and Edwardian homes on tree-lined streets. Excellent tram and train services provide seamless city connectivity.

Life here is privileged—top private schools, beautiful parklands, and established wealth create a distinctly comfortable atmosphere. Camberwell Junction provides premium shopping nearby. Hawthorn East attracts wealthy families, professionals seeking prestigious addresses, and those who appreciate Melbourne's leafiest, most established inner suburbs.

Hawthorn East falls under postcode 3123 and is governed by Boroondara Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hawthorn (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3123
Urban Area
Boroondara
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.83°, 145.05°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
3.48 km²
Elevation
54m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    742 Toorak Rd, Hawthorn East Hawthorn East 3123 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$415
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,500
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
36 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.7%

92 state housing + 16 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
14,321
Census 2021
14,834
3.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$51,012
Income 2021
$64,688
26.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 9,804
Born Overseas 4,556

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 816
  • 2. India 445
  • 3. England 426
  • 4. Malaysia 297
  • 5. New Zealand 252
  • 6. United States 136
  • 7. Vietnam 126
  • 8. Italy 120
  • 9. Sri Lanka 120
  • 10. Hong Kong 117

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,633
Australian 3,859
Chinese 2,042
Irish 1,902
Scottish 1,648
Italian 891
Indian 582
German 561
Greek 523
Dutch 245

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

6,420
Both parents born in Australia
5,867
Both parents born overseas
2,015
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
48.6%
Christianity
36.2%
Hinduism
3.0%
Buddhism
2.7%
Judaism
2.3%
Islam
1.4%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
619 (4.2%)
5-14 years
1,586 (10.7%)
15-19 years
767 (5.2%)
20-24 years
1,184 (8.0%)
25-34 years
2,922 (19.7%)
35-44 years
2,121 (14.3%)
45-54 years
1,886 (12.7%)
55-64 years
1,517 (10.2%)
65-74 years
1,183 (8.0%)
75-84 years
745 (5.0%)
85+ years
319 (2.2%)

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