Average rent in Hawthorn - South, VIC — 2026

Hawthorn - South is part of the Boroondara council area and sits 7km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 11,957 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $400/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 47% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$400/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
11,957

ABS 2021

Median age
34
Distance to Melbourne
7 km
Households renting
47%
Separate houses
22%
Flats / apartments
66%
Born overseas
31%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Boroondara

Renting in Hawthorn - South

Hawthorn - South sits well above the Victoria median, with the typical renter paying $400/week — that's 10% over the state-wide $363/week (ABS Census 2021). It's a renter-heavy suburb at 47%, and the housing stock leans hard into apartments and flats (66%) — the high-density profile you'd expect from inner-Melbourne. About 31% of residents were born overseas, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. At 7km from the Melbourne CBD, the rent premium tracks proximity to jobs, transit, and lifestyle. If you're applying here, expect competition and fast market times. State rent indices (CoreLogic, Domain, SQM) suggest the 2021 baseline is already well out of date — your reported figure above is the live read.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Hawthorn - South?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Hawthorn - South, VIC was $400. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Hawthorn - South rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Hawthorn - South came in at $400 — 10% above. Hawthorn - South sits 7km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 22% separate houses and 66% flats).
Which suburbs near Hawthorn - South have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Hawthorn - South's $400/week (ABS 2021): Croydon - West, Diggers Rest, Maribyrnong. On the higher end, you've got Cranbourne East - South, Hawthorn - North, Point Cook - East. 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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