Average rent in Hawthorn - North, VIC — 2026

Hawthorn - North is part of the Boroondara council area and sits 6km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 9,890 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $401/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 43% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$401/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
9,890

ABS 2021

Median age
35
Distance to Melbourne
6 km
Households renting
43%
Separate houses
28%
Flats / apartments
49%
Born overseas
25%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Boroondara

Renting in Hawthorn - North

Renting in Hawthorn - North costs more than most of Victoria — the typical renter pays $401/week, which is 10% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (43%) living mostly in flats and apartments (49%), which fits the inner-Melbourne pattern. About 25% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. Hawthorn - North is 6km from the CBD — close to jobs, transit, and the kind of inner-city amenity that pushes rent up. Applications close fast and competition is real. State rent indices have moved a lot since 2021, so the live figure above matters more than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Hawthorn - North?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Hawthorn - North, VIC was $401. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Hawthorn - North rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Hawthorn - North sat at $401 — 10% above the state average. The suburb is 6km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (28% separate houses, 49% flats here).
Which suburbs near Hawthorn - North have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Hawthorn - North's $401/week (ABS 2021): Mooroolbark, Strathfieldsaye, Derrimut. On the higher end, you've got Truganina - North, Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully, Dromana. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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