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Mount Hawthorn suburb profile

Mount Hawthorn is an inner-north Perth suburb with a compact, village atmosphere centred on the Scarborough Beach Road and Oxford Street café and retail strip, where bakeries, small bars and independent shops are part of everyday life. The neighbourhood is defined by tree-lined streets of interwar and federation-era cottages and California bungalows, many sympathetically restored alongside discreet low-rise infill, which attracts a mix of young professionals, families and downsizers. Recreational reserves and local sporting ovals give the area a relaxed, suburban feel, while regular bus services and easy road links keep the city and the coast within easy reach.

Mount Hawthorn property market performance

Current median dwelling price$1,213,750Past 3 months

Property growth+13.7%Past 12 months

Mount Hawthorn has relatively few unit sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median unit price. The median house price is $1.64 million, and house values have risen sharply, up 11.1% over the last 12 months.

Over the last three months 20 houses and four units were sold. Houses sold in a median of 12 days over the last 12 months and units in 11 days, so they sold in a similar time.

The rental market in Mount Hawthorn saw average house rents of $950 a week, with house rents rising sharply, up 18.8% over the last 12 months. Average unit rents were $700 a week and fell a solid 6.7% over the last 12 months, so house rents grew more strongly than unit rents.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$1.64MN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
11.1%16.3%
Sold
Past 3 months
204
Median days on market
Past 12 months
1211
Average rent
Past 12 months
$950$700
Change in rent
Past 12 months
18.8%-6.7%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Mount Hawthorn demographics

Mount Hawthorn is home to 8,183 people, with a median age of 37. The typical household brings in $2,890 a week, roughly $150,280 a year.

Families dominate the household mix: 55.0% are couple families with children and 31.6% are couple families without children, so together they make up more than eight in ten households. One-parent families account for 11.8% of households and other families 1.5%.

Nearly three in four homes are owner-occupied in Mount Hawthorn, combining 30.8% owned outright and 42.7% owned with a mortgage, while about one in four households (26.5%) are rented.

Suburbs near Mount Hawthorn

Some popular suburbs near Mount Hawthorn include:

  • Coolbinia: Established, leafy suburb in Perth's inner north with quiet residential streets and parks.
  • Joondanna: Predominantly residential area known for tree-lined streets and pocket parks.
  • North Perth: Vibrant village centre with cafés, small shops and community green spaces.
  • Yokine: Mostly residential with large parks and open recreational reserves.
  • Leederville: Popular dining and entertainment hub with lively streets and boutique retail.

How does Mount Hawthorn compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Mount Hawthorn’s median house price is 47.1% higher than Joondanna’s.
  • Median unit prices: Mount Hawthorn’s median unit price is 11.2% higher than Joondanna’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Mount Hawthorn have grown 1.8% higher than in Coolbinia.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Mount Hawthorn have grown 1.2% higher than in Leederville.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Mount Hawthorn are selling 7.7% faster than in Coolbinia.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in Mount Hawthorn are selling 8.3% faster than in North Perth.
  • Investment considerations: In Mount Hawthorn, the rental yield for house is 23.4% higher than the Perth average, while the rental yield for units is 5.1% higher.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Mount Hawthorn have grown 58.6% higher than the average rate of growth across Perth.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Mount Hawthorn have grown 16.2% higher than the average rate of growth for units across Perth.

Choose the right real estate agents in Mount Hawthorn

There are 44 real estate agents in Mount Hawthorn, but they don’t all deliver the same results.

Some agents have a much stronger presence in the suburb, with just 5 agents handling around 48.1% of all sales in the past year.

Commission rates in Mount Hawthorn typically range from 1.5% to 2.79%. Comparing agents—including what they charge, what’s included, and how they structure their fees—is not only important when choosing an agent, the right structure can help ensure your chosen agent is motivated to achieve the best possible result.

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