Average rent in Hawthorn East, VIC — 2026

Hawthorn East sits in the Boroondara local government area, 8km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 15,684 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $411/week — above the Victoria state median of $363/week. 40% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$411/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
15,684

ABS 2021

Median age
36
Distance to Melbourne
8 km
Households renting
40%
Separate houses
32%
Flats / apartments
50%
Born overseas
31%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Boroondara

Renting in Hawthorn East

Hawthorn East sits well above the Victoria median, with the typical renter paying $411/week — that's 13% over the state-wide $363/week (ABS Census 2021). It's a renter-heavy suburb at 40%, and the housing stock leans hard into apartments and flats (50%) — 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 8km 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 State rent indices (CoreLogic, Domain, SQM) suggest the 2021 baseline is already well out of date — your reported figure above is the live read.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 East?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Hawthorn East, VIC was $411. 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 East rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Hawthorn East came in at $411 — 13% above. Hawthorn East sits 8km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 32% separate houses and 50% flats).
Which suburbs near Hawthorn East have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Hawthorn East's $411/week (ABS 2021): Malvern - Glen Iris, Croydon South, Blackburn South. On the higher end, you've got Taylors Lakes, Chelsea Heights, Seddon - Kingsville. 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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