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Surrey Hills

VIC 3127 · Boroondara

13,655 (2021) → 13,779 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

95
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

13,655
Population
$2.35M
Median house (2024)
78
Safety score
99
Transport score

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.

12.0 km
To Melbourne CBD
11.9 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
440 m
To nearest station

Demographics

13,655
Population
42
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,503
vs NSW median+35.3%
Bachelor degree or higher71.8%
Born in Australia70.9%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,349 / 615 / 1,025

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

$2.35M-0.2%
Median house (2024)
$899K+25.5%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

78
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

65
Break & enter dwelling476/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
29
Motor vehicle theft212/100k
10
Domestic assault73/100k
2
Robbery15/100k
12
Non-domestic assault88/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 372 (all categories, latest year)2,724 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

99

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

295
Within 10km4 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
2
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1124 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Surrey Hills Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1168
  • Our Lady of Perpetual Succour SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1163
  • Our Holy Redeemer SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1162
  • Chatham Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1156

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Canterbury Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1197
  • Mont Albert Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1162
  • Siena College LtdSecondary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1138
  • Strathcona Baptist Girls' GrammarCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1151
  • Wattle Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1137
  • St Dominic's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1181
  • Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar - Primary CampusCombined · Independent · 1.8km
  • St Paul's CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1106
  • Kingswood CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1148
  • Balwyn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1176
  • Fintona Girls' SchoolCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1195
  • Camberwell High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1121

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

99
1Metro
14Light rail
34Bus
CBD commute (est.)32 min (metro)
Nearest train stationUnion Railway (440 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

221 in suburbSupermarkets
4815 in suburbCafes/Rest.
4212 in suburbParks
3912 in suburbPlaygrounds
34720 in suburbPools
181 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
221 in suburbGPs
122 in suburbPharmacies
195 in suburbChildcare
40 in suburbLibraries
40824 in suburbSports fields
2Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalBox Hill Hospital (2.3 km)
Nearest vet1.1 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (28.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

77

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

18
Gyms
9
Leisure centres
2
Public pools
408
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

47

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

42
Parks
2
Nature reserves
64
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
4
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

53

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

6
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
6
Galleries
4
Libraries
1
Arts centres
2
Landmarks

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

2

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.07

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

62

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

6
Long Day Care
3
Preschool / Kinder
4
OSHC
Total services13
Exceeding NQS or above3 of 13 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.95

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.23%
Projected population 204116,339
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Boroondara

CanterburyData not available99transportBalwyn$3.29M91transportCamberwell$2.76M99transportDeepdene$3.05M86transportBalwyn North$2.33M91transportGlen Iris$2.23M99transport

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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 1162 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.