How Much Is My Property Worth in Hawthorn East?
The median house price in Hawthorn East is $2,462,000, based on 110 house sales recorded in the 12 months to September 2026. A suburb median does not value an individual home. This guide explains what the numbers show and what actually sets value in Hawthorn East.
Median house price, from 110 recorded sales in the 12 months to September 2026
Change in the house median on the previous 12 months
House median against the 2016 annual median of $1,825,000
Median unit price, down 4.7% on the previous 12 months
What Is My Property Worth in Hawthorn East Right Now?
The question is not what similar properties have sold for. It is what informed buyers will compete to pay for yours, now.
There is no single formula for the value of a Hawthorn East property. Two homes in the same street can attract very different levels of buyer interest depending on their land, accommodation, condition, orientation, privacy and position.
A meaningful appraisal combines recent sales evidence with an understanding of the buyers currently active in the market, the listings you would compete with and how your individual property is likely to be received.
The figures below set the context. They are the starting point for valuing a Hawthorn East home, not the answer.
Under $1 million to $5.65 million.
Twenty-one recent Hawthorn East house sales on one line. A spread this wide is why a suburb median cannot value your home.
Each dot is one recorded house sale. Source: Pricefinder (Property Data Solutions Pty Ltd 2026), compiled 11 October 2026 by Clements International. © The State of Victoria owns the copyright in the property sales data. The State of Victoria does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the licensed material and accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors, faults, defects or omissions in the information supplied.
Hawthorn East Median House Price, 2016 to 2026
Over ten years the Hawthorn East house median has risen from $1,825,000 to $2,462,000, an increase of around 35%. It peaked at $2,817,500 in 2023 and has eased since, with the past 12 months down 7.1%.
Median house price by year
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| Year | House sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 153 | $1,825,000 |
| 2017 | 147 | $2,315,000 |
| 2018 | 117 | $2,215,000 |
| 2019 | 137 | $2,025,000 |
| 2020 | 88 | $2,335,000 |
| 2021 | 173 | $2,280,000 |
| 2022 | 113 | $2,655,000 |
| 2023 | 114 | $2,817,500 |
| 2024 | 134 | $2,795,750 |
| 2025 | 150 | $2,650,000 |
| 12 months to September 2026 | 110 | $2,462,000 |
Source: Pricefinder (Property Data Solutions Pty Ltd 2026), compiled 11 October 2026 by Clements International. © The State of Victoria owns the copyright in the property sales data. The State of Victoria does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the licensed material and accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors, faults, defects or omissions in the information supplied. Calendar-year figures and the rolling 12-month figure may differ.
Have Hawthorn East Property Prices Fallen?
From the peak, yes. The Hawthorn East house median reached $2,817,500 in 2023, the highest annual figure on record, and sits at $2,462,000 for the 12 months to September 2026. That is about 13% below the peak and 7.1% below the previous 12 months.
The longer view is steadier. The median is still around 35% higher than in 2016. Volume has eased, with 110 recorded house sales in the latest 12 months against 153 the year before. Part-year figures swing further: the 2026 calendar-year median to date is $2,330,000 from 73 sales.
What It Means If You Own in Hawthorn East
Hawthorn East is a family-home market with real depth at the top. About a third of house sales in the past 12 months were above $3 million, while just over half sold below $2.5 million. Buyers have more choice and take more time, so they pay strongly for what is genuinely scarce and discount what is not.
For owners, property-specific evidence matters more, not less. The right comparable sales, an honest read of current buyer depth and a clear view of competing listings separate a realistic figure from a headline number.
What Sets Property Value in Hawthorn East
Recent Hawthorn East house sales have ranged from $985,000 for a house on 292 m² to $5.65 million for a 1,002 m² holding on Barkers Road, and have taken anywhere from under a week to more than four months to sell. Across a range that wide, these are the factors that decide where a home sits.
Street and Pocket
Hawthorn East values move street by street. A home in a quiet, established family street and a similar home on a main road such as Burwood Road or Tooronga Road can differ substantially in value.
Land and Planning
Land size, frontage, orientation and shape, along with the heritage overlays and planning controls that shape what a buyer can build or change.
Lifestyle and Convenience
Walking distance to Auburn and Camberwell stations, trams on Burwood and Riversdale Roads, Camberwell Junction shopping and dining, and local parks makes daily life easier, and buyers pay for it.
Schools
Auburn South Primary School is local, with Scotch College, Camberwell Grammar and Camberwell Girls Grammar close by. Proximity broadens the family buyer pool for larger homes.
Family-Size Homes
Houses with the bedrooms, living space and garden a family needs draw Hawthorn East’s deepest buyer pool. Period character, floorplan, renovation standard and presentation then decide how buyers rank your home against the alternatives.
Scarcity
Only 33% of Hawthorn East dwellings are separate houses and 49% are flats or apartments (ABS Census 2021). A house offering land, character or position that is difficult to replicate attracts stronger competition.
Are Online Estimates Accurate in Hawthorn East?
Online estimates rely on historical sales and automated modelling. In a suburb with around 110 to 150 house sales a year and prices spread from under $1 million to well over $5 million, the models have little genuinely comparable evidence to work with.
They also cannot see what buyers see in person: light, outlook, privacy, floorplan, period detail, renovation quality and the street itself. In Hawthorn East, those qualities often account for the largest part of the price.
Appraisal Versus Formal Valuation
A property appraisal is an estate agent’s assessment of likely selling value, based on comparable sales, current buyer demand and competing listings.
A formal valuation for lending, legal, family law or estate purposes is prepared by a qualified valuer. If you are selling, planning ahead or deciding whether to downsize, an appraisal is the right starting point.
A Director-Led Hawthorn East Appraisal
Your appraisal is prepared by a Director of Clements International, in the real estate industry since 1995. The person who assesses your property is the person accountable for the advice.
We select comparable sales on the factors that actually drive Hawthorn East value, not on postcode alone, and set them against current buyer demand and the listings you would be competing with.
What We Consider
- Recent comparable Hawthorn East sales, street by street
- Current buyer demand and enquiry levels
- Competing properties currently for sale
- Land size, orientation, frontage and heritage controls
- Accommodation, family appeal, condition and presentation
- Privacy, outlook and walkability to stations, shops and parks
- Scarcity and likely buyer response
Find Out What Your Property Is Worth Today
Director-led appraisals in Hawthorn East and across Boroondara, including Hawthorn, Kew, Camberwell, Canterbury and Balwyn.
Thinking About Selling in Hawthorn East?
Knowing your property’s likely value is only the beginning. Timing, preparation, method of sale, pricing strategy, buyer engagement and negotiation all influence the eventual result.
If you are considering selling, read Should I Sell My Property Now or Wait?, compare the neighbouring market in How Much Is My Property Worth in Hawthorn?, or speak with Clements International about the strategy best suited to your property.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is My House Worth in Hawthorn East?
Your house’s likely selling value depends on recent comparable sales, current buyer demand, competing properties and the individual characteristics of your home. The Hawthorn East median house price is $2,462,000, but recent sales have ranged from under $1 million to $5.65 million. A local property appraisal considers these factors together rather than relying on a suburb median or automated estimate alone.
What Is the Median House Price in Hawthorn East?
The Hawthorn East median house price is $2,462,000, based on 110 recorded house sales over the 12 months to September 2026. That is 7.1% below the previous 12 months, when the median was $2,650,000. The median unit price is $610,000.
Have Hawthorn East House Prices Fallen?
Yes. The Hawthorn East house median reached $2,817,500 in calendar 2023, the highest annual figure on record, and is now $2,462,000, about 13% lower. Over the past 12 months the fall has been 7.1%. Over ten years, the median is still around 35% higher than the 2016 figure of $1,825,000. Individual property values have not all moved by the same amount.
Why Do Hawthorn East Median Prices Differ Between Sources?
Each provider uses a different time period, a different set of recorded sales and a different method. Calendar-year, part-year and rolling 12-month figures can differ: the 2026 calendar-year median to date is $2,330,000 from 73 sales, while the rolling 12-month median is $2,462,000. With around a third of house sales above $3 million, small changes in the mix of sales move the median substantially.
How Much Is a Unit or Apartment Worth in Hawthorn East?
The Hawthorn East median unit price is $610,000, down 4.7% on the previous 12 months, with a median rent of $570 per week and a gross rental yield of about 4.9%. Individual values depend on the building, size, outlook, parking, lift access and owners corporation, and larger apartments and townhouses sell well above the median.
Are Online Property Estimates Accurate in Hawthorn East?
Online estimates are a starting point only. Hawthorn East house prices are spread across a wide range, so automated models have limited genuinely comparable evidence and cannot assess street position, period character, condition or presentation.
What Does a House Appraisal in Hawthorn East Include?
A house appraisal considers recent comparable sales, current buyer demand, competing properties, land, position, condition, accommodation and other property-specific factors to provide an informed assessment of likely selling value in the current Hawthorn East market.
What Is the Difference Between a Property Appraisal and a Valuation?
An appraisal is an estate agent’s assessment of likely selling value based on market evidence and current conditions. A formal valuation for lending, legal or other formal purposes is prepared by a qualified valuer.
Should I Get an Appraisal if I Am Not Ready to Sell?
Yes. With the Hawthorn East median moving over the past 12 months, an appraisal shows where your property sits now and helps you plan timing, particularly if you are considering downsizing in the next year or two.
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