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Belair vs Hawthorndene

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 2.1 km apart, on the same open data. Belair scores higher on 7 of 10 measures.

BelairHawthorndene
Active9253
Safety8798
Wealth9389
Value9276
Parks3624
Cafés6865
Transit614
Green space8064
Active & healthy7561
Schools nearby (OSM)2645
Median rent$376/wk $400/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$1,455,000$1,140,000
House sales this quarter1612
Population4,7183,389
Full profile Belair in full Hawthorndene in full

Scores are percentiles across all 274 Adelaide suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Belair safer than Hawthorndene?

Hawthorndene scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Belair or Hawthorndene?

Hawthorndene has the lower median house price of the two ($1,140,000 vs $1,455,000).

Should I live in Belair or Hawthorndene?

Belair scores higher on 7 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Belair or Hawthorndene.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →