Hawthorn
VIC 3122 • Greater Melbourne
About Hawthorn
Hawthorn is one of Melbourne's most prestigious inner-eastern suburbs, an established community of 22,300 in Boroondara, just 6 kilometres from the CBD. Excellent rail connections via the Alamein and Belgrave/Lilydale lines serve multiple stations, while Glenferrie Road provides one of Melbourne's best village shopping strips. Swinburne University's main campus anchors the educational presence.
Glenferrie Road's cafes, boutiques, and restaurants create genuine village atmosphere, while the surrounding streets feature stunning Victorian and Edwardian homes. The community is affluent and educated, with families prioritising access to excellent public and private schools. Hawthorn attracts professionals, academics, and families who want inner-city convenience with heritage character and village lifestyle in one of Melbourne's most desirable addresses.
Hawthorn falls under postcode 3122 and is governed by Boroondara Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hawthorn (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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Woolworths674 Glenferrie Road Hawthorn 3122 VIC
Schools
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40 Lisson Grove
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1 Morrison Street
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429 Auburn Road
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Manningtree Road
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Burwood Road (Cnr Wood St)
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131 Power Street
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Callantina Road
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571 Glenferrie Road
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30 Yarra Street
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 786
- 2. England 700
- 3. China 690
- 4. New Zealand 387
- 5. Malaysia 348
- 6. Vietnam 286
- 7. Sri Lanka 203
- 8. United States 200
- 9. Hong Kong 164
- 10. South Africa 138
- 11. Singapore 136
- 12. Greece 131
- 13. Indonesia 111
- 14. Italy 110
- 15. Germany 104
Ancestry 2021 Census
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