Surrey Hills
VIC 3127 · Boroondara
13,655 (2021) → 13,779 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Surrey Hills is a moderate growth suburb in Boroondara, VIC 3127, about 12km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $2.35M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 99/100, and is about 12km inland. Surrey Hills has an overall score of 95/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 78/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3127 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (5.95%), England (3.65%), Malaysia (2.11%), India (1.52%), New Zealand (1.29%)
Top languages: Mandarin (7.81%), Cantonese (2.03%), Greek (1.65%), Vietnamese (0.79%), Italian (0.66%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1124 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Our Holy Redeemer SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1180
- Surrey Hills Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1166
- Chatham Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1147
- Our Lady of Perpetual Succour SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1142
Nearby (within 10km)
- Canterbury Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1192
- Strathcona Baptist Girls' GrammarCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1135
- Mont Albert Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1149
- Siena College LtdSecondary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1153
- Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar - Primary CampusCombined · Independent · 1.8km
- Wattle Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1122
- St Dominic's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1169
- St Paul's CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1090
- Kingswood CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1162
- Fintona Girls' SchoolCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1191
- Balwyn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1171
- Camberwell High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1119
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Surrey Hills
Is Surrey Hills safe?
Surrey Hills has a residential safety score of 78/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,724 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Surrey Hills?
In Surrey Hills, the .
How far is Surrey Hills from Melbourne CBD?
Surrey Hills is about 12.0 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 32 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Surrey Hills?
Surrey Hills has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1159 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Surrey Hills?
Surrey Hills has a transport score of 99/100 and 34 bus stops.