Hawthorn - North

Hawthorn - North is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Hawthorn - North's population was around 10,842 as of November 2025. This showed an increase of 952 people, a 9.6% rise since the 2021 Census which reported 9,890 residents. The change was inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 10,820 in June 2024 and additional 33 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 4,407 persons per square kilometer, placing Hawthorn - North among the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth exceeded its SA3 area (6.9%) and SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 86.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch used VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusting with weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group were applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the area is projected to grow by 1,272 persons based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an 11.5% increase over 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Hawthorn - North is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Hawthorn North has seen approximately 13 new home approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 68 homes. As of FY2025-26, 9 approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline in the area, development activity has been relatively adequate, favouring buyers while new homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $1,301,000, indicating a focus on premium properties. This financial year, $3.5 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the residential character of Hawthorn North.

Compared to Greater Melbourne, Hawthorn North shows significantly reduced construction activity, 77.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. Construction activity is also below the national average, suggesting an established market and potential planning limitations. Recent construction comprises 42.0% standalone homes and 58.0% townhouses or apartments, offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. With around 1267 people per dwelling approval, Hawthorn North reflects a highly mature market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is forecasted to gain 1,250 residents by 2041.

If current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Hawthorn - North has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 33 projects expected to influence the region. Notable initiatives include Scotch Hill Gardens, Richmond Riverside, Glenferrie Station Activity Centre Development, and Clyde Street Development. The following list details projects likely to have the most impact.

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Employment performance in Hawthorn - North exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Hawthorn - North has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate is 4.0%, lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.7%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.3%. As of September 2025, 6996 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.7% below Greater Melbourne's rate. Workforce participation in Hawthorn - North is 69.7%, higher than Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Key industries include professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

Employment specialization lies in professional & technical services, with a share of 1.8 times the regional level. Construction employs only 4.7% of local workers, lower than Greater Melbourne's 9.7%. The ratio of 0.7 workers per resident indicates ample local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 3.3%, labour force grew by 2.7%, leading to a decrease in unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment growth of 3.0% with an increase in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. As of 25-Nov-25, Victorian employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, with the state unemployment rate at 4.7%. National employment forecasts project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hawthorn - North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.4% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, though this is an illustrative extrapolation not accounting for localized population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The Hawthorn - North SA2 had exceptionally high national income levels according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. Its median income among taxpayers was $66,524 and average income stood at $151,483. These figures compared to Greater Melbourne's of $54,892 and $73,761 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $74,613 (median) and $169,903 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data showed household, family and personal incomes all ranked highly in Hawthorn - North, between the 83rd and 91st percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicated the largest segment comprised 29.1% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (3,155 residents), consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 32.8% in the same category. Higher earners represented a substantial presence with 39.6% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. Housing accounted for 14.9% of income while strong earnings ranked residents within the 83rd percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 10th decile.

Hawthorn - North features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Hawthorn-North's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 28.2% houses and 71.7% other dwellings. In contrast, Melbourne metro had 55.5% houses and 44.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hawthorn-North was at 30.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 25.7% and rented ones at 43.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,800, below Melbourne metro's $3,000. Median weekly rent was $401, compared to Melbourne metro's $451. Nationally, Hawthorn-North's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Hawthorn - North features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 58.5% of all households, including 24.6% couples with children, 26.4% couples without children, and 6.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 41.5%, with lone person households at 33.6% and group households comprising 7.9%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.5.

Educational achievement in Hawthorn - North places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Educational attainment in Hawthorn - North exceeds broader benchmarks significantly. Among residents aged 15+, 59.9% hold university qualifications compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% in Victoria. This high educational level positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most common at 37.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.3%) and graduate diplomas (5.1%).

Vocational pathways account for 16.6% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 9.1% and certificates at 7.5%. Educational participation is notably high, with 33.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.0% in tertiary education, 6.8% in primary education, and 6.8% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Hawthorn - North has 25 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops offer a mix of train, light rail, and bus services. They are served by 10 individual routes that collectively facilitate 4,224 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as good with an average distance of 219 meters from residents to the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 603 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 168 weekly trips per individual stop.

Hawthorn - North's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Hawthorn - North's health outcomes show low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Private health cover stands at approximately 87% (9,410 people), higher than Greater Melbourne's 77.7%. Nationally, it averages 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 9.0% and 7.8% respectively. Overall, 73.4% report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Melbourne's 73.8%. The area has 14.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,593 people), lower than Greater Melbourne's 19.4%. Seniors' health outcomes are notably strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Hawthorn - North was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Hawthorn-North, surveyed between June 2016 and May 2021, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 25.9% of its residents born overseas and 18.3% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Hawthorn-North, accounting for 40.4% of the population, but Judaism was notably overrepresented, comprising 0.6%, compared to 0.9% across Greater Melbourne. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (25.2%), Australian (20.2%), and Irish (11.5%).

Some ethnic groups showed significant differences in representation: Hungarian at 0.5% (vs regional 0.3%), Polish at 1.0% (vs 0.8%), and Sri Lankan at 0.6% (vs 0.7%).

Hawthorn - North's population is younger than the national pattern

Hawthorn - North's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Hawthorn - North has a higher percentage of residents aged 15-24 (21.4%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.7%). This concentration of 15-24 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 12.5%. Between June 2021 Census and the previous census, Hawthorn - North's median age decreased by one year to 34 from 35. The population aged 15 to 24 grew from 15.8% to 21.4%, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 4.8% to 5.9%. Conversely, the 35 to 44 age group declined from 13.8% to 11.7%, and the 5 to 14 age group dropped from 9.4% to 7.7%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic shifts in Hawthorn - North. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to grow by 19%, adding 435 residents to reach a total of 2,670. Meanwhile, both the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 age groups are expected to decrease in number.