Overall score
Camberwell
70.1/100
Surrey Hills
67.2/100
Camberwell vs Surrey Hills, VIC suburb comparison
Surrey Hills for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CamberwellSurrey Hills
Crime rate
Camberwell
64.6 / 1k
Surrey Hills
38.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Camberwell
742
Surrey Hills
301
Population
Camberwell
21,965
Surrey Hills
13,655
Metric leadCamberwell 5Surrey Hills 42 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSurrey Hills
- Best for familiesSurrey Hills
- Best for best valueSurrey Hills
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Camberwell | Surrey Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70.1/100 | 67.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 9.0/100 | 18.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.6 / 1k | 38.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 12 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 175 | 63 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 742 | 301 |
| Planning activity | 308 | 216 |
| Population | 21,965 | 13,655 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Camberwell is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Surrey Hills is a hills established suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood. Surrey Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Camberwell keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Camberwell is stronger for parks and reserves and public transport access; Surrey Hills answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Neither suburb has a sharp audience split here. The better choice between Camberwell and Surrey Hills comes down to which lifestyle trade-offs matter most to you.