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Hawthorn vs Toorak

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.8 km apart, on the same open data. Hawthorn scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

HawthornToorak
Active9298
Safety3651
Wealth6392
Value8173
Parks684
Cafés8818
Transit4971
Green space384
Active & healthy6847
Schools nearby (OSM)9167
Median rent$400/wk $486/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$3,070,000$6,900,000
House sales this quarter3124
Population22,32212,817
Full profile Hawthorn in full Toorak 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 Hawthorn safer than Toorak?

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

Which is cheaper, Hawthorn or Toorak?

Hawthorn has the lower median house price of the two ($3,070,000 vs $6,900,000).

Should I live in Hawthorn or Toorak?

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

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →