Mount Hawthorn Education Support CentreSpecialGovernment71
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
71
Administration
Students
28
Ratio
4:1
Demographics
ICSEA
1049
Gender
43%/57%
Indig.
7%
LBOTE
56%
Location & Travel
0 min(6.0 km)
Drive to Perth CBD
0 min
Transit to Perth CBD
0 min
Park & Ride to Perth CBD
5 min drive to Leederville + 5 min transfer + 14 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
37 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2890/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
3.0%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
72%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
10.7%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.7
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Mount Hawthorn
Full-time 35.1%Part-time 20.4%Unemployed 1.8%Not in labour 42.7%
Dwelling Types
Mount Hawthorn
House 77.9%Semi-detached 17.4%Flat/Unit 4.3%
Commute Mode
Mount Hawthorn
Car 70.9%Transit 10.3%Bicycle 3.5%Walk 2.4%WFH 12.8%
Country of Birth
Australia
72.0%
England
5.8%
New Zealand
1.5%
South Africa
1.1%
Malaysia
0.9%
Language at Home
English only
85.1%
Italian
1.2%
Greek
0.5%
Mandarin
0.5%
Cantonese
0.4%
Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Hawthorn
Is Mount Hawthorn safe?
Mount Hawthorn has a safety score of 69/100, which is above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Leederville (26/100), Joondanna (51/100), North Perth (49/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Mount Hawthorn?
Median weekly rent in Mount Hawthorn is $950/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Leederville ($888/wk), Joondanna ($850/wk), North Perth ($880/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Mount Hawthorn?
Mount Hawthorn has a school rating of 81/100 across 2 schools, which is well above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Mount Hawthorn Primary School (Primary), Mount Hawthorn Education Support Centre (Special). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Mount Hawthorn from Perth CBD?
Mount Hawthorn is 12 minutes by car, or 36 minutes by public transport, or 24 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is highly walkable with many amenities nearby. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Mount Hawthorn affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Mount Hawthorn is $1.8M, up 11.1% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $787K. For renters, median weekly rent is $950/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Leederville ($1.6M), Joondanna ($1.2M), North Perth ($1.7M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/mount-hawthorn
☕ Cafe Culture🍜 Shopping & Dining🚶 Walkable🌳 Established💼 Young Professionals
Mount Hawthorn punches well above its size as an inner-north suburb with a genuinely walkable village precinct. Scarborough Beach Road and The Mezz draw a loyal crowd with specialty coffee, independent restaurants, and small bars. The suburb carries an established, character-home feel while steadily attracting young professionals and first-home buyers. Community spirit is evident in local events and neighbourly engagement, making it one of Perth's more liveable inner-city enclaves.
Median property values reach $1.76M and rent of $950/week, 73% above the Perth metro median. Commuters face a short 12-minute drive to the CBD (36 min on public transport), where most residents drive (59%). Low crime is a key drawcard, with the safety score of 69/100 exceeding the metro average of 52 by 17 points, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. Families have access to 2 schools with a rating of 81/100, among the highest in Perth. Demographically, the median age sits at 37 and household income at $2,890/week.