Apartments and developments for sale in Hawthorn

Situated only 6km from Melbourne CBD, Hawthorn has transitioned from it’s heritage as a suburb exclusively for the wealthy into a modern mix of old and new residential opportunities. The mix of past and present is a great appeal making investment apartments in Hawthorn the perfect opportunity for savvy property investors. 

Established families make up about a quarter of the population and the consensus is that they love the choice of schools and leafy parks. City workers love the proximity and young couples are increasingly choosing Hawthorn as the location for their first step on the property market with an apartment or townhouse. 

Who’s next door? Inner-city investment apartments for young professionals and growing families. 

Hawthorn is a mixed bag of quiet leafy streets and buzzing residential and retail - particularly around Swinburne University and Melbourne University campuses. As a result, the local population is a diverse mix of people. 

Hawthorn is a suburb where your neighbours will be those attracted to the busy atmosphere and convenient commute to the CBD. Most weekends, Glenferrie Road is bustling but if you backtrack a few blocks you will find yourself in quiet young family territory within heritage Victorian streetscapes. 

As Hawthorn is the ideal setting for young professionals and growing families, it is also the ideal setting for investors looking to buy a one or two bedroom investment apartment in close proximity to Melbourne city. 

A mix of the past, present and future has rejuvenated Hawthorn’s amenities and retail offerings.

Once one of Melbourne’s wealthier suburbs - clearly evident in the landscape peppered with larger architectural gems - Hawthorn is going through its renovation, resulting in a number of new food and drink options to meet the demands of an increase in apartment-living urbanities. Investing in a one or two bedroom apartment in Hawthorn is a sound investment. 

Glenferrie Road is Hawthorn’s thriving retail arterial, packed with vibrant cafes, coffee shops, restaurants, fashion and retail stores. The Swinburne University campus ensures there’s a youthful vibe to the neighbourhood which offers plenty to enjoy. 

The numbers game for Hawthorn’s investment apartments. 

With three train stations and a handful of tram services to choose from, Hawthorn is understandably high on the list of desirable suburbs for inner city commuters. Families also love the range of schools nearby including Auburn South Primary School, Hawthorn West Primary School and Rossbourne School. The proximity to transport, choice of education institutions and parkways make Hawthorn a sound investment for apartments, developments and property in general.  A 2 bedroom apartment will currently cost around $590k with similar apartments rent at around $425 p/w.