Redfern vs Surry Hills
The verdict
Redfern is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.35M versus $2.38M in Surry Hills. Redfern has a shorter estimated CBD commute (12 vs 16 min). On the separate residential safety score, Surry Hills rates higher (11 vs 5/100 in Redfern).
Scores
| Redfern | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 96 |
| Transport | 98 | 96 |
| Education | 91 | 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
| Redfern | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,072 | 15,828 |
| Median age | 36 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,145 | $2,308 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 64.0% | 67.8% |
| Born in Australia | 52.0% | 48.7% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 1.8 |
Growth: Redfern Moderate Growth · Surry Hills Moderate Growth
Property
| Redfern | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.35M | $2.38M |
| Median unit price | $1.18M | $888K |
| House price YoY | 21.0% | -19.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $894 | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Redfern | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 11 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 581 | 474 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 367 | 316 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 566 | 714 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 15,705 | 19,472 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Redfern | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 4 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 788 | 1,112 |
See the full school list on each profile: Redfern · Surry Hills
Transport
| Redfern | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 96 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 28 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 1 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 12 | 16 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 750 m | 560 m |
Liveability
| Redfern | 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 | 7 | 9 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 62 | 160 |
| Parks | 19 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.6 km | 5.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.2 km | 1.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.6 km | 5.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 1.0 km |
Population & growth
| Redfern | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,072 | 15,828 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,848 | 16,936 |
| Projected 2041 | 16,056 | 18,448 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.24% | 1.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Redfern or Surry Hills?
Surry Hills has the higher residential safety score (Redfern 5/100 vs Surry Hills 11/100).
Which is more affordable, Redfern or Surry Hills?
Redfern is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.35M versus $2.38M.
Which has better schools, Redfern or Surry Hills?
Surry Hills has a higher average school ICSEA (Redfern 788 vs Surry Hills 1112; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Redfern or Surry Hills?
Redfern has the higher transport score (Redfern 98/100 vs Surry Hills 96/100).
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