Living in Hawthorn: What the Data Shows (2026)
Hawthorn has 182 verified businesses and amenities. Here is exactly what you get as a resident.
Population: 22,511 (ABS Census 2021)
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 57 |
| Cafes | 36 |
| Bars & Pubs | 11 |
| Schools | 21 |
| Parks | 36 |
| Medical | 5 |
| Supermarkets | 3 |
| Gyms | 13 |
| Total | 182 |
Hawthorn has top-tier amenity density.
Food & Drink
93 dining options — 57 restaurants and 36 cafes.
Top restaurants: Nando’s, Barkers, Auburn Thai, Noi’s Kitchen, Picaso’s, Bay City Burito
Top cafes: Riversdale Gourmet, Osso, Nom Nom’s, Cafe 727, Cafe Gomez
Green Space
36 parks. Most residents are within walking distance of a park.
Notable parks: Burnley Park, Foley Reserve, Morang Reserve, Cato Park, St. James Park
Daily Essentials
- Supermarkets: 3 — Woolworths Metro, Coles Local, Ritches IGA
- Medical: 5 facilities
- Gyms: 13 fitness centres
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Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
Data-sourced guide. Last refresh: March 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
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