Hawthorne

Hawthorne is a beautiful melting pot of old and new charm that intertwines beautifully throughout the suburb.

Hawthorne is a community area with lots of small community get-togethers in the parks. The suburb also features a wide array of local cafes and shops that truly complement the growth of the area. Residents of the area benefit from stunning river views, private tree-lined streets and a unique blend of past and present.

Transport

Close to the city, close to the river, close to everything. All streets in Hawthorne are within walking distance to the river and a lot to the Hawthorne Citycat stop providing easy access to New Farm and the CBD. The closest train station is located in Morningside (approximately 2kms away), and with fantastic bus lines passing through, your morning commute has never been easier.

Lifestyle & Amenities

Friendly young families who consider their neighbours as their friends. Households in Hawthorne are a mixture of owner-occupied and renters in investment properties, consisting predominantly of professional couples with children and/ or established families.
It's a quiet and peaceful neighbourhood, which is exactly how its residents like it. Whether they're going on a morning walk through the park before work, or sipping a coffee and reading the paper at a local cafe, Hawthorne's residents are always making the most of their incredible location.

Hawthorne's main shopping and café precinct is located around Hawthorne Road and Oxford Street in the neighbouring Bulimba. Hawthorne Park and the idyllic Hardcastle Park on the Brisbane River are popular weekend picnic spots with locals and visitors alike.
There are also the classic Hawthorne cinemas which have long been an institution in the suburb. Possessing an old-world charm, they offer a cheaper alternative to the faceless big name theatre complexes.

Education

The area is home to several great private and public schools including Lourdes Hill College, Norman Park State School, Balmoral State High School.

Community & Lifestyle

Hawthorne is an upscale, riverside suburb located 3km South-East of the Brisbane CBD. The suburb is best known for its village charm, old cinemas, art galleries, bookshops and beautifully renovated Queenslander houses.

The location allows residents to live in the perfect balance between proximity to the action, and restful tranquillity at home. When you wake up to the sound of birds chirping throughout the many parks and trees, you'd honestly be forgiven for forgetting you are so close to Brisbane's city centre.

Predominantly home to owner-occupiers, the demographic of Hawthorne is a mixture of families and professionals looking to escape the noise of the CBD but still have that luxury of proximity.