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Hawthorn vs Westbourne Park

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 0.7 km apart, on the same open data. Hawthorn scores higher on 8 of 10 measures.

HawthornWestbourne Park
Active9056
Safety4591
Wealth9690
Value10099
Parks8116
Cafés8928
Transit9591
Green space5028
Active & healthy7048
Schools nearby (OSM)3179
Median rent$295/wk $305/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$1,810,500$1,852,000
House sales this quarter65
Population2,2212,564
Full profile Hawthorn in full Westbourne Park 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 Westbourne Park?

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

Which is cheaper, Hawthorn or Westbourne Park?

Hawthorn has the lower median house price of the two ($1,810,500 vs $1,852,000).

Should I live in Hawthorn or Westbourne Park?

Hawthorn scores higher on 8 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Hawthorn or Westbourne Park.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →