Moving to Hawthorn (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Hawthorn in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Population: 22,511 (ABS Census 2021)
Hawthorn at a Glance
| Need | Hawthorn |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $420–$550/week |
| Restaurants | 57 |
| Cafes | 36 |
| Schools | 21 |
| Parks | 36 |
| Medical | 5 |
| Supermarkets | 3 |
| Pharmacies | 0 |
Your First Week in Hawthorn
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Hawthorn has 5 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| ACE Sports Clinic | 1 Milton Parade | — |
| Boroondara Health & Wellness | — | — |
| Access Health | 378-378A Burwood Road, Hawthorn | +61 3 9810 3000 |
| Epworth Hawthorn | 46-52 Burwood Road | — |
| Power Medical | 125 Power Street, Hawthorn | — |
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Woolworths Metro
- Coles Local — 689-699 Glenferrie Road
- Ritches IGA — 550 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Hawthorn has 57 restaurants and 36 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Riversdale Gourmet — 219 Riversdale Road
- Osso
- Nom Nom’s — 487 Glenferrie Road, Kooyong
- Cafe 727
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Hawthorn.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Hawthorn has 36 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Burnley Park
- Foley Reserve
- Morang Reserve
- Cato Park
- St. James Park
- John Gardiner Reserve
If You Have Kids
Hawthorn has 21 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Swinburne College | — |
| Xavier College | 135 Barkers Road |
| Carey Baptist Grammar School | 349 Barkers Road |
| Scotch College | 1 Morrison Street |
| St Kevin’s College | 31 Moonga Road |
Cost of Living in Hawthorn
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $420–$550/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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