What to know about Hawthorn
- At the 2021 Census, 59.1% of Hawthorn's occupied private dwellings were flats or apartments, 24.3% were separate houses and 16.1% were semi-detached, terrace or townhouses.Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats
- Hawthorn homes averaged 2.4 bedrooms at the 2021 Census; 20.5% had one bedroom and 16.8% had four or more.Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats
- Boroondara's tradesperson parking permit takes 10 working days to process and cannot apply to heavy or long vehicles.Source: City of Boroondara
- Boroondara homes whose bins the council collects get two free hard waste collections each financial year, each pile no more than 2 cubic metres, and blocks of 15 or more units book through the body corporate.Source: City of Boroondara
- New state planning controls (amendment GC270) introduced on 31 March 2026 cover the Hawthorn and Glenferrie activity centres.Source: City of Boroondara
From student flats to family homes
Hawthorn has both ends of the moving market. At the 2021 Census 59.1% of homes were flats or apartments and 20.5% had one bedroom, while 24.3% were separate houses and 16.8% had four or more bedrooms. A one-bedroom flat near Glenferrie Road and a four-bedroom house on a quiet street need very different trucks and crews. See small moves or house removals, then request a free quote.
The area is changing too: new state planning controls (amendment GC270) introduced on 31 March 2026 cover the Hawthorn and Glenferrie activity centres (City of Boroondara).
Parking in Boroondara
Boroondara's tradesperson parking permit takes 10 working days to process and cannot apply to heavy or long vehicles (City of Boroondara), so it rarely helps a removal truck. Ask the removalist how they plan to park at your address and check the signs on main roads for clearway times.
Two free hard waste collections
Boroondara homes whose bins the council collects get two free hard waste collections each financial year, booked online. Each pile can be no more than 2 cubic metres, items go out no earlier than two days before and by 5am on the day, and blocks of 15 or more units book through the body corporate (City of Boroondara).
Common questions
Is there a parking permit for removal trucks in Boroondara?
The tradesperson parking permit cannot apply to heavy or long vehicles and takes 10 working days to process, so it rarely suits a removal truck. Ask the removalist how they will park.
How many free hard waste collections does Boroondara offer?
Two each financial year for homes whose bins the council collects, each pile up to 2 cubic metres. Apartment blocks of 15 or more units book through the body corporate.
I am moving out of a student flat. Is that a small move?
Usually. A one-bedroom flat with a few boxes often suits a small truck or van. Choose the property size in the form and list any big items.