Hyperlocal  ·  Melbourne suburbs  ·  Surrey Hills
Green light A$11k–15k / m²

Surrey Hills, Melbourne.

Hyperlocal’s verdict is positive — multiple independent signals support the case for living, renting, or buying here. Hyperlocal's research-calibrated guide to Surrey Hills — verdict, current prices, and the three signals that drove our read.

81/100 confidence -37.823, 145.099 coordinates 2026-06-04 last refreshed

Three signals from Surrey Hills

Hyperlocal compresses each suburb into the three signals that decide whether it's right for you. For Surrey Hills:

Signal 1

Belgrave/Lilydale line; CBD 22 min express, Box Hill 5 min

Signal 2

Our Lady of Sion + Surrey Hills Primary anchor family demand

Signal 3

No real retail strip — groceries + cafes in Canterbury or Box Hill

FamilySchool CatchmentTransitQuiet

Today in Surrey Hills

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Prices in Surrey Hills · A$11k–15k / m²

Current research-calibrated medians for Surrey Hills, Melbourne. Hyperlocal refreshes these monthly against realestate.com.au + Domain + CoreLogic 2025 and flags any record that moves more than ±30% for human review before publishing.

A$620kApartment buy median
A$1.78MHouse buy median
A$600 / weekApartment rent median
A$820 / weekHouse rent median
Source: realestate.com.au + Domain + CoreLogic 2025 · 2025 snapshot

Find a property in Surrey Hills

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Schools in Surrey Hills

Melbourne family-suburb selection is heavily public-school catchment driven. Top-zone advantages can be 8–18% of the median house price. Hyperlocal's School lens shows the catchment line and trend per suburb. Hyperlocal currently tracks 1 school in Surrey Hills.

#18
Surrey Hills Primary
Public · Primary · 2025 ranking
↑ 4

Investor lens · Moderate conviction

Moderate conviction 3–5 year horizon

One or two real drivers exist but the thesis is execution-dependent — depends on infrastructure being delivered on schedule or employers expanding as announced.

What's driving the case

  • Lilydale + Belgrave line + tram 70
  • Strong schools + Whitehorse retail strip
What could break the thesis
  • Level crossing works schedule variable
  • Supply tight

How we read Surrey Hills

Surrey Hills's verdict combines on-the-ground research, public records, and broker / resident signals. Confidence score: 81/100.

Sources used for this verdict
  • Whitehorse demography
  • Metro Trains patronage 2025

Closest suburbs to Surrey Hills

If Surrey Hills is on your list, these are the geographically closest suburbs worth comparing. Distance is straight-line — actual commute may be longer due to crossings, bridges, and one-way roads.

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Surrey Hills FAQ

Is Surrey Hills a good area to live in?

Hyperlocal’s verdict for Surrey Hills is positive — multiple independent signals support the case for living, renting, or buying here. Read the three reasons below for the specific drivers, then open the map for current pricing and nearby alternatives. The three signals our research surfaced: Belgrave/Lilydale line; CBD 22 min express, Box Hill 5 min; Our Lady of Sion + Surrey Hills Primary anchor family demand; No real retail strip — groceries + cafes in Canterbury or Box Hill.

What are the schools in Surrey Hills?

Hyperlocal currently tracks 1 school in Surrey Hills. Strong public-school zones: Surrey Hills Primary (#18). The catchment line and trend appear on the map's School lens — top-zone advantages typically run 8–18% of the median house price.

What are property prices like in Surrey Hills?

Surrey Hills Melbourne sits at A$11k–15k / m², with apartment buy median around A$620k and apartment rent median around A$600 / week (calibrated against realestate.com.au + Domain + CoreLogic 2025, 2025). Open the map to see house medians, rent yields, and how it compares against neighbouring suburbs.

Is Surrey Hills a good investment for Melbourne property?

Hyperlocal rates Surrey Hills as moderate conviction on the investor lens (3–5 year horizon). The strongest driver: Lilydale + Belgrave line + tram 70. The flag we are watching: Level crossing works schedule variable. Open the investor lens on the map for the full driver / risk breakdown and yield comparison.

How is the commute from Surrey Hills to Melbourne CBD?

Commute notes from our research: Belgrave/Lilydale line; CBD 22 min express, Box Hill 5 min. The interactive map shows commute isolines from Surrey Hills to Melbourne CBD and other Melbourne hubs.

What kind of suburb is Surrey Hills?

Surrey Hills is tagged as: Family, School Catchment, Transit. Family infrastructure (schools, parks) is a stronger draw than nightlife. Strong public transit access. Lower density and quieter than central areas.