City of Boroondara
The City of Boroondara invites you to Power up your home at the Electrify Your Life Expo.
Hawthorn Arts Centre on Sunday 11 October for the 2026 Electrify Your Life Expo, run in partnership with Electrify Boroondara.
Following a hugely successful 2025 event with more than 2,000 visitors, this free expo is your chance to get practical advice on making your home healthier, more comfortable and energy efficient.
The City of Boroondara is located 10km east of the CBD and includes the suburbs of Ashburton, Balwyn, Balwyn North, Camberwell, Canterbury, Hawthorn, Hawthorn East, Kew, Kew East and parts of Glen Iris and Surrey Hills.
Boroondara has a population of 178,008 and includes 26,534 registered local businesses.
Boroondara’s key local economic strengths, drivers and enablers are:
more than 50 diverse shopping precincts including essential and discretionary retail, professional services and high-quality cafes and restaurants
well-serviced public transport networks including trams, trains and buses, and easy access by major arterial roads
a number of high-performing public and independent schools, and Swinburne University Hawthorn campus
public health facilities, private hospitals and allied health practices
multiple libraries, recreational facilities, neighbourhood houses, markets and arts venues
highly valued parks, gardens and open spaces
quality housing, tree-lined streets and heritage character.
