Greenwith vs Surrey Downs
The verdict
Surrey Downs is more affordable, with a median house price of $800K versus $935K in Greenwith. Surrey Downs rates higher for transport (53 vs 33). Surrey Downs has a shorter estimated CBD commute (65 vs 74 min). On the separate residential safety score, Greenwith rates higher (100 vs 71/100 in Surrey Downs).
Scores
| Greenwith | Surrey Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 57 |
| Transport | 33 | 53 |
| Education | 46 | 45 |
| Liveability | 51 | 71 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Greenwith | Surrey Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,103 | 3,358 |
| Median age | 40 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,002 | $1,674 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.2% | 25.8% |
| Born in Australia | 79.4% | 78.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.5 |
Growth: Greenwith Stable · Surrey Downs Stable
Property
| Greenwith | Surrey Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $935K | $800K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -1.1% | 24.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Greenwith | Surrey Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 99 | 208 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 129 | 149 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,286 | 4,169 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Greenwith | Surrey Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,035 | 998 |
See the full school list on each profile: Greenwith · Surrey Downs
Transport
| Greenwith | Surrey Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 33 | 53 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 48 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 74 | 65 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.2 km | 7.2 km |
Liveability
| Greenwith | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 22 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.3 km | 13.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.7 km | 17.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 7.2 km |
Population & growth
| Greenwith | Surrey Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,103 | 3,358 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,396 | 3,471 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,601 | 3,659 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.72% | 0.83% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Greenwith or Surrey Downs?
Greenwith has the higher residential safety score (Greenwith 100/100 vs Surrey Downs 71/100).
Which is more affordable, Greenwith or Surrey Downs?
Surrey Downs is more affordable, with a median house price of $800K versus $935K.
Which has better schools, Greenwith or Surrey Downs?
Greenwith has a higher average school ICSEA (Greenwith 1035 vs Surrey Downs 998; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Greenwith or Surrey Downs?
Surrey Downs has the higher transport score (Greenwith 33/100 vs Surrey Downs 53/100).
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