Camberwell (3124) sits 8km from the CBD in Melbourne’s middle ring. Population data from ABS is pending, but 73 public transport stops tell you this suburb is connected enough to matter.
At a Glance
| Category | Camberwell | Hawthorn East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | A |
| Transport | A (73 stops) | A (96 stops) |
| Food & Drink | A+ | N/A |
| Nightlife | B | N/A |
| Family | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living | N/A | N/A |
| Safety | N/A | N/A |
Transport
Camberwell has 73 public transport stops (31 tram, 21 train, 21 bus). Hawthorn East has 96 stops (36 tram, 25 train, 35 bus).
Nearest train station for Camberwell is Burwood Station; for Hawthorn East it is Camberwell Station.
Winner: Hawthorn East edges out Camberwell with 96 vs 73 transit stops (23 more).
Food & Drink
Camberwell has 16 verified dining venues (grade: A+). We do not yet have venue-level data for Hawthorn East (grade: N/A).
Cost of Living
Rental cost data for these suburbs is not yet available. We are working on integrating RTBA bond data from the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing – check back soon.
Pros & Cons Summary
Camberwell Strengths
- 73 public transport stops including 31 tram + 21 train + 21 bus (ranked 43 of 252)
- Train access via Burwood Station
- 11 verified dining venues including The Blue Table (4.5 stars, 3,408 reviews) – ranked 8 of 122 suburbs
Hawthorn East Strengths
- 96 public transport stops including 36 tram + 25 train + 35 bus (ranked 28 of 252)
- Train access via Camberwell Station
- 7km from the CBD – close enough for easy access
Our Verdict
For commuters: Hawthorn East wins with 96 transit stops vs Camberwell’s 73. For food lovers: Camberwell has 16 verified venues; we are still compiling data for Hawthorn East. For families: Insufficient data for both suburbs – school and childcare ratings are being integrated. For nightlife: Nightlife data not yet available for both suburbs. For budget-conscious renters: Rental data is pending for these suburbs – we will update when RTBA bond data is integrated.
FAQ
Is Camberwell or Hawthorn East better for public transport?
Hawthorn East has 96 public transport stops compared to Camberwell’s 73, making it the better-connected suburb based on PTV data.
Is Camberwell or Hawthorn East cheaper to rent in?
Rental cost data is not yet available for either suburb. We are integrating RTBA bond data and will update this comparison when figures are confirmed.
Which suburb is better, Camberwell or Hawthorn East?
It depends on your priorities. See our verdict section above for recommendations by use case (commuting, food, families, nightlife, budget).
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