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Hawthorn (Vic.)

6 km²

Hawthorn (Vic.) is characterised by a larger-than-average population and a high share of renters.

It's also marked by a younger age profile than most and well-off households.

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📍 Hawthorn (Vic.), Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population22,322▲ +5.4%since 2011 Median age34 yrs▲ +9.7%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.3%People aged 65 and over14.3%Children under 1512.3%

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Hawthorn (Vic.), the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 37%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (21%) and Youth (15–24) (16%).

Young adults (25–44)36.6%

Older adults (45–64)21.1%

Youth (15–24)15.7%

Seniors (65+)14.3%

Children (0–14)12.3%

Marital status

In Hawthorn (Vic.), the largest group is Never married at 53%, followed by Married (36%) and Divorced (6%).

Never married53%
Married36%
Divorced6%
Widowed3%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Hawthorn (Vic.), the largest group is Australia at 82%, followed by India (4%) and England (4%).

Australia67.9%

India3.5%

England3.1%

China3.1%

New Zealand1.7%

Vietnam1.3%

South Africa0.6%

Italy0.5%

Philippines0.4%

Nepal0.2%

Language

People using another language at home20.8%

Language used at home

In Hawthorn (Vic.), the largest group is English only at 87%, followed by Mandarin (5%) and Greek (2%).

English only75.3%

Mandarin4.2%

Greek1.6%

Cantonese1.4%

Vietnamese1.3%

Hindi1.0%

Italian0.9%

Arabic0.3%

Punjabi0.2%

Tagalog0.2%

Religion

People with no religion49.3%

Religious affiliation

In Hawthorn (Vic.), the largest group is No religion at 52%, followed by Christianity (38%) and Hinduism (3%).

No religion52%
Christianity38%
Hinduism3%
Buddhism3%
Islam2%
Judaism1%
Other religions1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1285.4%

Highest year of school

In Hawthorn (Vic.), the largest group is Year 12 at 90%, followed by Year 11 (5%) and Year 10 (3%).

Year 1285.4%

Year 114.4%

Year 103.3%

Year 9 or below2.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,207▲ +45.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,145▲ +31.8%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,279▲ +31.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week25.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week33.2%

Household income distribution

In Hawthorn (Vic.), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 31%, followed by $4,000 or more (25%) and $650–$1,499 (21%).

$1,500–$2,99929.4%

$4,000 or more23.5%

$650–$1,49920.3%

Under $65011.8%

$3,000–$3,9999.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition25.1%People with a mental health condition9.3%People needing help with daily activities3.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Hawthorn (Vic.), the largest group is Mental health at 23%, followed by Asthma (20%) and Other condition (19%).

Mental health9.3%

Asthma8.3%

Other condition7.9%

Arthritis5.5%

Cancer2.8%

Heart disease2.7%

Diabetes2.2%

Lung condition0.7%

Dementia0.6%

Stroke0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers19.2%People providing unpaid care11.7%People caring for children unpaid20.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1▼ -4.5%since 2011 One-parent families8.5%

Family composition

In Hawthorn (Vic.), the largest group is Couples with children at 54%, followed by Couples without children (35%) and One-parent families (8%).

Couples with children54%
Couples without children35%
One-parent families8%
Other families2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$400▲ +17.6%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,259▲ +3.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -25.0%since 2011 Households renting45.6%Homes owned outright26.8%Separate (detached) houses24.3%

How homes are owned or rented

In Hawthorn (Vic.), the largest group is Rented at 46%, followed by Owned outright (27%) and Owned with a mortgage (25%).

Rented46%
Owned outright27%
Owned with a mortgage25%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Hawthorn (Vic.), the largest group is Flat or apartment at 59%, followed by Separate house (24%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (16%).

Flat or apartment59%
Separate house24%
Townhouse / semi-detached16%
Other dwelling0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Hawthorn (Vic.), the largest group is Worked at home at 53%, followed by Car (driver) (33%) and Walked (6%).

Worked at home43.7%

Car (driver)27.3%

Walked4.6%

Train3.8%

Car (passenger)1.5%

Bicycle1.3%

Bus0.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years52.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.7%Labour-force participation70.6%Employed full-time62.4%

Industries people work in

In Hawthorn (Vic.), the largest group is Professional & technical at 18%, followed by Health care & social assistance (15%) and Education & training (11%).

Professional & technical17.0%

Health care & social assistance14.4%

Education & training10.3%

Retail trade8.6%

Finance & insurance7.5%

Accommodation & food6.6%

Public administration & safety5.4%

Construction4.7%

Manufacturing3.6%

Administrative & support2.9%

Occupations people work in

In Hawthorn (Vic.), the largest group is Professionals at 43%, followed by Managers (17%) and Clerical & administrative (12%).

Professionals42.7%

Managers17.1%

Clerical & administrative11.4%

Community & personal service8.5%

Sales workers7.3%

Technicians & trades6.0%

Labourers3.9%

Machinery operators & drivers1.5%

Nearby areas

Hawthorn East Kooyong Burnley Kew (Vic.)Toorak Richmond (Vic.)Malvern (Vic.)Deepdene (Vic.)

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