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Hawthorn vs Lower Mitcham

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 1.2 km apart, on the same open data. Hawthorn scores higher on 9 of 10 measures.

HawthornLower Mitcham
Active9059
Safety4594
Wealth9686
Value10090
Parks8138
Cafés8928
Transit9581
Green space5020
Active & healthy7040
Schools nearby (OSM)3115
Median rent$295/wk $346/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$1,810,500$1,955,000
House sales this quarter69
Population2,2212,187
Full profile Hawthorn in full Lower Mitcham 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 Hawthorn safer than Lower Mitcham?

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

Which is cheaper, Hawthorn or Lower Mitcham?

Hawthorn has the lower median house price of the two ($1,810,500 vs $1,955,000).

Should I live in Hawthorn or Lower Mitcham?

Hawthorn scores higher on 9 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Hawthorn or Lower Mitcham.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →