Fairview Park vs Surrey Downs
The verdict
Surrey Downs is more affordable, with a median house price of $800K versus $840K in Fairview Park. Fairview Park rates higher for education (50 vs 45). Surrey Downs rates higher for transport (53 vs 44). Surrey Downs is closer to the coast (13.8 km vs 15.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Fairview Park rates higher (100 vs 71/100 in Surrey Downs).
Scores
| Fairview Park | Surrey Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 57 |
| Transport | 44 | 53 |
| Education | 50 | 45 |
| Liveability | 63 | 71 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fairview Park | Surrey Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,792 | 3,358 |
| Median age | 40 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,913 | $1,674 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.9% | 25.8% |
| Born in Australia | 79.1% | 78.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Fairview Park Stable · Surrey Downs Stable
Property
| Fairview Park | Surrey Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $840K | $800K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 15.4% | 24.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Fairview Park | Surrey Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 79 | 208 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 105 | 149 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,899 | 4,169 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fairview Park | Surrey Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,026 | 998 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fairview Park · Surrey Downs
Transport
| Fairview Park | Surrey Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 44 | 53 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 67 | 65 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.7 km | 7.2 km |
Liveability
| Fairview Park | Surrey Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 10 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.3 km | 13.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.4 km | 17.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.3 km | 7.2 km |
Population & growth
| Fairview Park | Surrey Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,792 | 3,358 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,919 | 3,471 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,132 | 3,659 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.83% | 0.83% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fairview Park or Surrey Downs?
Fairview Park has the higher residential safety score (Fairview Park 100/100 vs Surrey Downs 71/100).
Which is more affordable, Fairview Park or Surrey Downs?
Surrey Downs is more affordable, with a median house price of $800K versus $840K.
Which has better schools, Fairview Park or Surrey Downs?
Fairview Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Fairview Park 1026 vs Surrey Downs 998; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Fairview Park or Surrey Downs?
Surrey Downs has the higher transport score (Fairview Park 44/100 vs Surrey Downs 53/100).
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