Redwood Park vs Surrey Downs
The verdict
Surrey Downs is more affordable, with a median house price of $800K versus $820K in Redwood Park. Redwood Park rates higher for education (51 vs 45). Redwood Park has a shorter estimated CBD commute (61 vs 65 min). On the separate residential safety score, Redwood Park rates higher (84 vs 71/100 in Surrey Downs).
Scores
| Redwood Park | Surrey Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 57 |
| Transport | 49 | 53 |
| Education | 51 | 45 |
| Liveability | 76 | 71 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Redwood Park | Surrey Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,367 | 3,358 |
| Median age | 40 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,832 | $1,674 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.0% | 25.8% |
| Born in Australia | 79.9% | 78.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Redwood Park Stable · Surrey Downs Stable
Property
| Redwood Park | Surrey Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $820K | $800K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 12.7% | 24.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $630 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.9% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Redwood Park | Surrey Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 84 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 186 | 208 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 130 | 149 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,106 | 4,169 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Redwood Park | Surrey Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,032 | 998 |
See the full school list on each profile: Redwood Park · Surrey Downs
Transport
| Redwood Park | Surrey Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 49 | 53 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 25 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 61 | 65 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.5 km | 7.2 km |
Liveability
| Redwood 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 10 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 43 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.3 km | 13.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.2 km | 17.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.1 km | 7.2 km |
Population & growth
| Redwood Park | Surrey Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,367 | 3,358 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,547 | 3,471 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,848 | 3,659 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.83% | 0.83% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Redwood Park or Surrey Downs?
Redwood Park has the higher residential safety score (Redwood Park 84/100 vs Surrey Downs 71/100).
Which is more affordable, Redwood Park or Surrey Downs?
Surrey Downs is more affordable, with a median house price of $800K versus $820K.
Which has better schools, Redwood Park or Surrey Downs?
Redwood Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Redwood Park 1032 vs Surrey Downs 998; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Redwood Park or Surrey Downs?
Surrey Downs has the higher transport score (Redwood Park 49/100 vs Surrey Downs 53/100).
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