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Hawthorn Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Hawthorn Compares
Hawthorn vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Hawthorn | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,145 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $400 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,259 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 34 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Hawthorn is a coastal suburb of Melbourne in Victoria, with postcode 3122. It sits about 6 km from the Melbourne CBD, within the Boroondara local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 5.9 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Hawthorn has a population of 22,322 with a median age of 34. The median weekly household income is $2,145, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. The Indigenous population is 56 (0.3% of residents).
Housing in Hawthorn includes a median weekly rent of $400, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,259, with 9,706 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Rental properties account for 46.8% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Hawthorn scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
There are 8 schools in the Hawthorn area, including Scotch College, Bialik College, Hawthorn West Primary School and others.
Hawthorn is part of the Boroondara statistical area in Victoria.
Hawthorn Details
| Postcode | 3122 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 22,322 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,145/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,207/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,259 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 5.9 km² |
| Population Density | 3798/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 9,706 |
| Australian Citizens | 82.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 56 (0.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -37.8222114 |
| Longitude | 145.0328017 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 6 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - Inner East |
| Area (SA3) | Boroondara |
| Local Government | Boroondara |
| Federal Electorate | Kooyong |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 2,746 (12.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 3,505 (15.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 8,167 (36.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 4,709 (21.1%) |
| 65+ years | 3,200 (14.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 1,842 (8.3%) |
| Arthritis | 1,218 (5.5%) |
| Cancer | 629 (2.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 608 (2.7%) |
| Diabetes | 485 (2.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 164 (0.7%) |
| Dementia | 127 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 1,368 (14.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 4,874 (50.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 2,541 (26.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 817 (8.5%) |
Schools in Hawthorn
Suburbs Near Hawthorn
Same Postcode (3122)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.