Camberwell vs Surrey Hills
The verdict
Surrey Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.35M versus $2.61M in Camberwell. Camberwell is closer to the coast (9.4 km vs 11.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Surrey Hills rates higher (78 vs 69/100 in Camberwell).
Scores
| Camberwell | Surrey Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 95 |
| Transport | 99 | 99 |
| Education | 93 | 94 |
| Liveability | 96 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Camberwell | Surrey Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,965 | 13,655 |
| Median age | 43 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,457 | $2,503 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.0% | 71.8% |
| Born in Australia | 65.8% | 70.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Growth: Camberwell Moderate Growth · Surrey Hills Moderate Growth
Property
| Camberwell | Surrey Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.61M | $2.35M |
| Median unit price | $900K | $899K |
| House price YoY | 8.8% | -0.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Camberwell | Surrey Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 565 | 476 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 278 | 212 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 91 | 73 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,867 | 2,724 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Camberwell | Surrey Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 4 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,161 | 1,162 |
See the full school list on each profile: Camberwell · Surrey Hills
Transport
| Camberwell | Surrey Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 51 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 74 | 14 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 28 | 32 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 420 m | 440 m |
Liveability
| Camberwell | Surrey Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 54 | 15 |
| Parks | 26 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 15 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 469 | 20 |
| Medical GPs | 8 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.4 km | 11.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.1 km | 12.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.4 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.4 km | 2.3 km |
Population & growth
| Camberwell | Surrey Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 21,965 | 13,655 |
| Estimated 2025 | 22,529 | 13,779 |
| Projected 2041 | 26,282 | 16,339 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.64% | 0.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Camberwell or Surrey Hills?
Surrey Hills has the higher residential safety score (Camberwell 69/100 vs Surrey Hills 78/100).
Which is more affordable, Camberwell or Surrey Hills?
Surrey Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.35M versus $2.61M.
Which has better schools, Camberwell or Surrey Hills?
Surrey Hills has a higher average school ICSEA (Camberwell 1161 vs Surrey Hills 1162; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Camberwell or Surrey Hills?
Camberwell and Surrey Hills have similar transport scores.
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