Overall score
Potts Point
56.0/100
Surry Hills
54.1/100
Potts Point vs Surry Hills, NSW Suburb Comparison
Potts Point for families and value; Surry Hills for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Potts PointSurry Hills
Crime rate
Potts Point
189.0 / 1k
Surry Hills
208.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Potts Point
522
Surry Hills
757
Population
Potts Point
7,183
Surry Hills
15,828
Metric leadPotts Point 3Surry Hills 73 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSurry Hills
- Best for familiesPotts Point
- Best for investmentSurry Hills
- Best for best valuePotts Point
- Best for best schoolsPotts Point
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 | Potts Point | Surry Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.0/100 | 54.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.6/100 | 49.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 189.0 / 1k | 208.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 17 | 28 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 65 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 522 | 757 |
| Planning activity | 57 | 127 |
| Green cover | 1.2% | 8.0% |
| Population | 7,183 | 15,828 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Potts Point is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Surry Hills is a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks. Surry Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Potts Point keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Potts Point pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Surry Hills is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Potts Point, while Surry Hills remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.