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Fawkner vs Hadfield

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.9 km apart, on the same open data. Fawkner scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

FawknerHadfield
Active3838
Safety5842
Wealth1015
Value716
Parks3218
Cafés2468
Transit6257
Green space6120
Active & healthy4943
Schools nearby (OSM)8226
Median rent$376/wk $370/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$873,500$925,000
House sales this quarter7037
Population14,2746,269
Full profile Fawkner in full Hadfield 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 Fawkner safer than Hadfield?

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

Which is cheaper, Fawkner or Hadfield?

Fawkner has the lower median house price of the two ($873,500 vs $925,000).

Should I live in Fawkner or Hadfield?

Fawkner scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Fawkner or Hadfield.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →