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Camberwell vs Hawthorn East

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.3 km apart, on the same open data. Camberwell scores higher on 7 of 10 measures.

CamberwellHawthorn East
Active8262
Safety5852
Wealth8776
Value6486
Parks3614
Cafés7561
Transit6653
Green space3540
Active & healthy6652
Schools nearby (OSM)3348
Median rent$486/wk $415/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$2,530,000$2,888,000
House sales this quarter5637
Population21,96514,834
Full profile Camberwell in full Hawthorn East in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Camberwell safer than Hawthorn East?

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

Which is cheaper, Camberwell or Hawthorn East?

Camberwell has the lower median house price of the two ($2,530,000 vs $2,888,000).

Should I live in Camberwell or Hawthorn East?

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

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →