Haymarket vs Surry Hills
The verdict
Surry Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.38M versus $8.40M in Haymarket. Haymarket has a shorter estimated CBD commute (10 vs 16 min).
Scores
HaymarketSurry Hills
| Haymarket | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 96 |
| Transport | 99 | 96 |
| Education | 87 | 91 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Haymarket | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,305 | 15,828 |
| Median age | 30 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,931 | $2,308 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 56.6% | 67.8% |
| Born in Australia | 13.0% | 48.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 1.8 |
Growth: Haymarket Moderate Growth · Surry Hills Moderate Growth
Property
| Haymarket | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $8.40M | $2.38M |
| Median unit price | $969K | $888K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -19.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,350 | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Haymarket | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 11 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 48 | 474 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 193 | 316 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 759 | 714 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 33,137 | 19,472 |
Haymarket is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Haymarket | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,112 |
See the full school list on each profile: Haymarket · Surry Hills
Transport
| Haymarket | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 96 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 8 | 1 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 10 | 16 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 330 m | 560 m |
Liveability
| Haymarket | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 9 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 107 | 160 |
| Parks | 7 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 11 | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.4 km | 5.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 880 m | 1.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.0 km | 5.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.5 km | 1.0 km |
Population & growth
| Haymarket | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,305 | 15,828 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,126 | 16,936 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,669 | 18,448 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.08% | 1.71% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Haymarket or Surry Hills?
Surry Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.38M versus $8.40M.
Which has better public transport, Haymarket or Surry Hills?
Haymarket has the higher transport score (Haymarket 99/100 vs Surry Hills 96/100).
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