Surrey Hills
Surrey Hills Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Surrey Hills Safety
Crime Type Distribution Click category for details
Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Surrey Hills Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Surrey Hills Schools
Nearby Top Schools 6
Mount Scopus Memorial College
Presbyterian Ladies' College
Camberwell Girls Grammar School
Fintona Girls' School
Camberwell Grammar School
Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar
Suburbs Near SURREY HILLS
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📍 About Surrey Hills
SURREY HILLS is situated in Eastern Melbourne, home to 13,655 residents across a compact area with a density of 3,081 people per square kilometre, according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local real estate market reflects strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 showing median house prices at $2.3M, representing a substantial 57% increase over the past decade. Units have also performed well, with median prices reaching $1.1M after climbing 40% over the same 10-year period.
Education: Families benefit from access to quality schooling options, including the highly regarded Camberwell Girls Grammar School, which achieved a #7 ranking among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Surrey Hills offers residents exceptional peace of mind, with Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 showing a crime rate of 2,900 per 100,000 people—just 0.43 times the Victorian average of 6,810, making it an extremely safe area.
Demographics: The suburb enjoys cultural diversity, with Chinese residents making up 14.70% of the population (approximately 2,007 people), contributing to a moderate Chinese presence in the community.
Transport: Commuters appreciate the convenient location approximately 15.7km from the CBD, with typical car journey times of around 25 minutes. The area is well-served by rail transport via a train station on the Belgrave Line|Lilydale Line.