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 is approximately 10,850 as of February 2026. This figure represents a 960-person increase (9.7%) from the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,890 people. The change is inferred from an estimated resident population of 10,820 in June 2024 and an additional 32 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 4,410 persons per square kilometer, placing Hawthorn - North in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, indicating high demand for land in the area. Between 2021 and 2026, Hawthorn - North's growth rate (9.7%) exceeded that of its SA3 region (7.4%), positioning it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 86.2% of overall population gains during this period.

AreaSearch uses 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 employs VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Hawthorn - North is projected to increase by approximately 1,272 persons, reflecting an 11.4% total gain over the 17-year period.

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 homes approved each year over the past five financial years, totalling 68 homes. In the current financial year FY-26, 9 approvals have been recorded so far. Despite population decline in the area, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas, which is positive for buyers. The average expected construction cost value of new homes being built is $1,301,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

Additionally, $3.5 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Hawthorn - North shows substantially reduced construction activity, being 77.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. When measured against national averages, the area's construction activity is also below the national average, indicating its established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. Recent construction comprises 42.0% standalone homes and 58.0% townhouses or apartments, with a skew towards compact living that offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. With around 1267 people per dwelling approval, Hawthorn - North reflects a highly mature market.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the area is forecasted to gain 1,242 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Hawthorn - North has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

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

Hawthorn - North has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 4.0% as of September 2025. This is 0.7% lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%.

Employment growth in the past year was estimated at 3.3%. As of September 2025, 6,996 residents were employed with a workforce participation rate of 75.5%, slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. A notable 49.3% of residents worked from home according to Census responses, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries include professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

The area specializes in professional & technical jobs with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level. Conversely, construction employs only 4.7% of local workers compared to Greater Melbourne's 9.7%. The ratio of 0.7 workers per resident indicates above-average employment opportunities locally. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 3.3%, labour force grew by 2.7%, leading to a unemployment rate decrease of 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment growth of 3.0% with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hawthorn - North's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 7.4% in five years and 14.9% in ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

The Hawthorn - North SA2 has an exceptionally high national income level according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY2023. Its median taxpayer income is $68,076 and average income stands at $127,336, compared to Greater Melbourne's figures of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $73,692 (median) and $137,841 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since FY2023. Census 2021 data shows income ranks highly in Hawthorn - North, between the 83rd and 91st percentiles nationally. The largest income segment comprises 29.1% earning $1,500-$2,999 weekly (3,157 residents), consistent with surrounding region trends at 32.8%. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 39.6% exceeding $3,000 weekly. Housing accounts for 14.9% of income, and residents rank within the 83rd percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places 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, consisted of 28.2% houses and 71.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hawthorn - North was 30.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 25.7% and rented dwellings at 43.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,800, higher than Melbourne metro's $2,000. Median weekly rent in Hawthorn - North was $401, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and 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 account for 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 constitute 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 2.6.

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

Hawthorn - North has a significantly higher educational attainment compared to broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 59.9% hold university qualifications, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and the Victorian average of 33.4%. This indicates a strong position for knowledge-based opportunities in the area. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 37.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.3%) and graduate diplomas (5.1%).

Vocational pathways account for 16.6% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas making up 9.1% and certificates 7.5%. Educational participation is notably high in Hawthorn - North, 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 high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Hawthorn - North has 25 active public transport stops, offering a mix of light rail and bus services. These stops are served by 10 individual routes, collectively facilitating 7,762 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 219 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most commuters travel outward. The dominant mode of transport is car at 63%, followed by train at 14% and walking at 11%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.9 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 49.3% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 1,108 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 310 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 data shows excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups. Private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 80% of the total population (8,723 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were mental health issues affecting 9.0% of residents and asthma impacting 7.8%. A significant majority, 73.4%, declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 15.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,644 people). Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, broadly in line with national rankings for the general population.

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, found in data from 2016, had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 25.9% of its population born overseas and 18.3% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 40.4%. Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.6%, compared to 1.0% in Greater Melbourne (as of 2016).

In terms of ancestry, top groups were English at 25.2%, Australian at 20.2%, and Irish at 11.5%. Hungarian, Polish, and Sri Lankan groups showed notable divergences: Hungarian at 0.5% vs regional 0.3%, Polish at 1.0% vs regional 0.8%, and Sri Lankan at 0.6% vs regional 0.8%.

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 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Hawthorn-North has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (21.8%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.5%). This concentration of 15-24 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 12.5%. Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Hawthorn-North's median age decreased by one year to 34 years from 35 years. The proportion of residents aged 15-24 increased from 15.8% to 21.8%, while those aged 75-84 grew from 4.8% to 6.2%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 decreased from 13.8% to 11.4%, and those aged 5-14 dropped from 9.4% to 7.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest substantial demographic changes in Hawthorn-North, with the 25-34 age group projected to grow by 20%, adding 440 residents to reach a total of 2,670. Meanwhile, both the 5-14 and 15-24 age groups are expected to decrease in number.