Hawthorn - South, VIC 3795
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Urban convenience
- $400/wk Median
- 47.2% Renters
Hawthorn - South Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 12k
- Median age
- 34
- Median weekly rent
- $400
- To the CBD
- 6.5km
- Walkability
- 8.1
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Hawthorn - South Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Cafés
Renters here point to the café scene first — a handful of well-loved spots that fill up fast on weekends and know regulars by name.
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Renters land in Hawthorn - South for the balance it strikes — close enough to Melbourne's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 47.2% of the suburb's 11,957 residents rent.
Around Hawthorn - South
Hawthorn - South Common
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Hawthorn - South Junction
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Hawthorn - South
Real questions renters ask before moving to Hawthorn - South.
What's the community like in Hawthorn - South?
Hawthorn - South has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 11,957, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Hawthorn - South a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Hawthorn - South has a 47.2% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
Is Hawthorn - South walkable?
Hawthorn - South carries a walkability score of 8.1/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
How far is Hawthorn - South from the Melbourne CBD?
Hawthorn - South is approximately 7km from the Melbourne CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 17-32 minutes.
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