Fitzroy vs Surry Hills
The verdict
Fitzroy is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.51M versus $2.38M in Surry Hills. Surry Hills rates higher for transport (96 vs 91). Surry Hills has a shorter estimated CBD commute (16 vs 18 min). On the separate residential safety score, Fitzroy rates higher (26 vs 11/100 in Surry Hills).
Scores
| Fitzroy | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 96 |
| Transport | 91 | 96 |
| Education | 91 | 91 |
| Liveability | 98 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fitzroy | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,431 | 15,828 |
| Median age | 35 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,194 | $2,308 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.2% | 67.8% |
| Born in Australia | 60.3% | 48.7% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 1.8 |
Growth: Fitzroy High Growth · Surry Hills Moderate Growth
Property
| Fitzroy | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.51M | $2.38M |
| Median unit price | $793K | $888K |
| House price YoY | -17.2% | -19.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Fitzroy | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 26 | 11 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 911 | 474 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 968 | 316 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 623 | 714 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 23,488 | 19,472 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fitzroy | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,014 | 1,112 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fitzroy · Surry Hills
Transport
| Fitzroy | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 96 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 28 | 1 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 18 | 16 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 90 m | 560 m |
Liveability
| Fitzroy | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 14 | 9 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 138 | 160 |
| Parks | 14 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.9 km | 5.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.0 km | 1.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.9 km | 5.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 790 m | 1.0 km |
Population & growth
| Fitzroy | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,431 | 15,828 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,933 | 16,936 |
| Projected 2041 | 16,362 | 18,448 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.42% | 1.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fitzroy or Surry Hills?
Fitzroy has the higher residential safety score (Fitzroy 26/100 vs Surry Hills 11/100).
Which is more affordable, Fitzroy or Surry Hills?
Fitzroy is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.51M versus $2.38M.
Which has better schools, Fitzroy or Surry Hills?
Surry Hills has a higher average school ICSEA (Fitzroy 1014 vs Surry Hills 1112; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Fitzroy or Surry Hills?
Surry Hills has the higher transport score (Fitzroy 91/100 vs Surry Hills 96/100).
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