FairSquare/Victoria/Hawthorn
Suburb Dossier · VIC · 3122

Hawthorn

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FairSquare's model rates Hawthorn, Victoria 6.2 out of 10 (Workhorse Investment) as of May 2026.

Hawthorn offers a robust workhorse investment, underpinned by its desirable inner-ring location 6km from the CBD and extremely tight rental market with a 1% vacancy rate. Persistent demand and low supply levels fuel consistent capital growth, reflected in 7.5% 12-month price appreciation, making it a secure, high-value asset despite its modest 1.9% gross yield.

Model Verdict
Workhorse Investment
6.2OUT OF 10
Median
$3.01M
house
Gross Yield
1.9%
derived
Weekly Rent
$1100
3-bed median
12m Growth
+7.5%
trailing
Secret Sauce · Derivation

How the model valued Hawthorn

The median price is derived, not estimated. Every number on this page traces back to the model's proprietary yield surface — calibrated for each part of the country and resolved against distance from CBD. The price falls out of the formula.

Confidencehigh

Inputs for this suburb sit at the top of our calibration tier. The model is not guessing.

Distance
to CBD
6km
Yield
derived from model
1.9%
Median Rent
weekly, 3-bed
$1100
Median Price
(rent × 52) ÷ yield
$3.01M
Fit · Who It Suits
Investor Profiles
Defensive Hold
Model Tags
Balanced Market
Signals · Partial View
Market Temp
Warming
Supply Pressure
Normal
Rent Trajectory
In line
Cycle Position
Hot ·
Days On Market
Cool
Clearance Rate
Active ·
Buyer Demand
Hot
Vacancy Rate
Cool ·
Rent Growth 12m
Active
Price Volatility
Hot ·
5-Year Forecast
Cool
Risk Flags
Active ·

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01Cover page with verdict & score
02In-30-seconds snapshot
03Score breakdown across 5 dimensions
04Big picture & liveability analysis
05Market cycle + 10-year forecast
06Rental story + yield scenarios
07Supply & demand pressure gauge
08Opportunity & risk register
093-play investor playbook
1012-24mo + 3-5yr outlook
112026 Budget impact analysis
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FAQ
01

Is Hawthorn a good investment in 2026?

FairSquare's model rates Hawthorn, Victoria 6.2 out of 10 (Workhorse Investment) as of May 2026. Hawthorn offers a robust workhorse investment, underpinned by its desirable inner-ring location 6km from the CBD and extremely tight rental market with a 1% vacancy rate. Persistent demand and low supply levels fuel consistent capital growth, reflected in 7.5% 12-month price appreciation, making it a secure, high-value asset despite its modest 1.9% gross yield.

02

What is the median house price in Hawthorn?

The median house price in Hawthorn, VIC is $3.01M. Weekly rent of $1100 against a 1.9% gross yield underpins this figure.

03

What is the rental yield in Hawthorn?

Hawthorn has a gross rental yield of 1.9%, with a median weekly rent of $1100. 12-month price growth is tracking at +7.5%.

04

Which investor profiles does Hawthorn suit?

Based on its market signals, Hawthorn aligns with: Defensive Hold.

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