Potts Point vs Surry Hills, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Potts Point | Surry Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.8/100 | 61.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 2.6/100 | 5.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 201.4 / 1k | 220.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 65 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 519 | 707 |
| Planning activity | 36 | 79 |
| Population | 7,183 | 15,828 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesPotts Point
- Best for familiesPotts Point
- Best for best valueSurry Hills
- Best for best schoolsSurry Hills
Comparison summary
Potts Point and Surry Hills offer different strengths across official suburb data. Surry Hills leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Surry Hills; Housing (desirability) favours Surry Hills; Crime rate favours Potts Point. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Potts Point, Families → Potts Point, Best value → Surry Hills, Best schools → Surry Hills.