Hawthorn - North · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Hawthorn - North

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

A shift towards higher-density living has shaped the housing landscape in Hawthorn - North. The area is now dominated by flats and apartments, with a high proportion of residents renting their homes. This trend is mirrored in the high typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,800, which are well above the national figure.

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📍 Hawthorn - North, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Hawthorn - North sits — Median rent (weekly)

$401
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Hawthorn - North — higher than 62% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Hawthorn - North$401
3122, VIC $400
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest for similar areas, sitting at $2,800. Weekly rents are also higher than most areas, with the typical cost being $401.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Hawthorn - North, the largest group is $350–$549 at 44%, followed by $200–$349 (26%) and $550–$749 (14%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Hawthorn - North, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 48%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (25%) and $1,000–$1,799 (17%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is far more common here than in the rest of Victoria, making up 42.8% of households. About 29.7% of homes are owned outright, which is a little below the national figure.

How homes are owned or rented

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In Hawthorn - North, the largest group is Rented at 43%, followed by Owned outright (30%) and Owned with a mortgage (25%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Apartments make up nearly half of all homes, while separate houses are far less common than in the state average at just 28.3%. Because there are so few large homes, there are more people per bedroom than in most areas.

Types of homes

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In Hawthorn - North, the largest group is Flat or apartment at 49%, followed by Separate house (28%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (22%).

Bedrooms per home

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In Hawthorn - North, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 38%, followed by 3 bedrooms (25%) and 4 bedrooms (15%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Hawthorn - North [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/207011519/hawthorn-north/topic/housing-dwellings