Overall score
Surry Hills
54.1/100
Zetland
51.0/100
Surry Hills vs Zetland, NSW Suburb Comparison
Surry Hills for retirees and investment; Zetland for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Surry HillsZetland
Crime rate
Surry Hills
208.3 / 1k
Zetland
89.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Surry Hills
757
Zetland
595
Population
Surry Hills
15,828
Zetland
12,622
Metric leadSurry Hills 8Zetland 23 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 familiesZetland
- Best for investmentSurry Hills
- Best for best valueZetland
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 | Surry Hills | Zetland |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.1/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.6/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 208.3 / 1k | 89.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 28 | 14 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 65 | 36 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 757 | 595 |
| Planning activity | 127 | 53 |
| Green cover | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| Population | 15,828 | 12,622 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Surry Hills is a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks, and Zetland is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Surry Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Zetland keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Surry Hills tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while Zetland stands out for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Surry Hills, while Zetland 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.