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VIC · Boroondara Council

Surrey Hills, VIC, 3127

Current weather

12.7°CModerate rain showers

82% humidity · 24.2 km/h wind · 15.7° / 10.4° today · 6.1 mm rain

Desirability index

96.2/100

#14 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Surrey Hills is a mid-sized suburb in the Boroondara area, home to around 13,655 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 554 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+23%), roughly 40.6 offences per 1,000 residents, 4 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
13,655
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$2,503
Dwelling vacancy
8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
434 of 5,440
Median monthly mortgage
$3,000
Employment rate
63.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
195 / 1,025 / 615

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
554
Against the person
49
Against property
415
Rate per 1,000 residents
40.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 279 residents
State safety percentile
36.6th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+22.6%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage28
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft68
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle176
  • B49 Other Theft37
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order35

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
1,156.5
  • Chatham Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Our Holy Redeemer SchoolPrimary
  • Our Lady of Perpetual Succour SchoolPrimary
  • Surrey Hills Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

65 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Chatham Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Chatham Station
  • Chatham Station
  • Chatham Station
  • Union Rail Replacement Bus Stop

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

216 planning-related records

2021· 87 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Construction of three (3) dwellings, tree removal and buildings and works within 4m of protected trees within the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 9 and alter access to a road in a Transport Zone 2
    1025 RIVERSDALE ROAD SURREY HILLS 3127Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Removal of one tree
    5 ELWOOD STREET SURREY HILLS 3127Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision into 3 lots
    81 BROUGHTON ROAD SURREY HILLS 3127Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Removal of a tree (SLO9)
    1089 RIVERSDALE ROAD SURREY HILLS 3127Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one tree (SLO9)
    760 CANTERBURY ROAD SURREY HILLS 3127Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Solar Panels on a dwelling under a Heritage Overlay
    54 WINDSOR CRESCENT SURREY HILLS 3127Withdrawn
  • Removal of one tree (tree 1) within SLO9
    18 ALEXANDRA CRESCENT SURREY HILLS 3127Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one tree (tree 2) within SLO9
    18 ALEXANDRA CRESCENT SURREY HILLS 3127Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of vegetation (Tree 9) protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 9
    7 ELM STREET SURREY HILLS 3127Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • External painting and alterations to an existing non-contributory dwelling, demolition of verandah and construction of a roof within a Heritage Overlay
    8 BALMORAL CRESCENT SURREY HILLS 3127Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (Front Fence) within four (4) metres of a tree protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay 9
    7 GLENDALE STREET SURREY HILLS 3127Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works associated with the construction of a dwelling within 4 metres of protected trees pursuant to the Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 9
    3 GLENDALE STREET SURREY HILLS 3127Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 Lot Subdivision
    341 ELGAR ROAD SURREY HILLS 3127Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one tree under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 9
    1089 RIVERSDALE ROAD SURREY HILLS 3127Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • (VicSmart) Construction of a dwelling on land affected by a Special Building Overlay (SBO)
    424A WHITEHORSE ROAD SURREY HILLS 3127Withdrawn
  • Demolition of existing garage and windows; and the construction of buildings and works associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay and on a lot under 500 square metres
    1/51 EMPRESS ROAD SURREY HILLS 3127Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one (1) tree protected under the Significant Landscape Ovlerlay 9
    3 GLENDALE STREET SURREY HILLS 3127Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 Lot Subdivision
    46 SHEPHERD STREET SURREY HILLS 3127Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and construction of alterations and additions associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    22B ESSEX ROAD SURREY HILLS 3127Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and construction of alterations and additions associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    101 GUILDFORD ROAD SURREY HILLS 3127Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • (VicSmart) Buildings and works associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    184 UNION ROAD SURREY HILLS 3127Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition and construction of buildings and works including the installation of solar panels associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    23 EMPRESS ROAD SURREY HILLS 3127Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Subdivision of the land into two lots
    20 OAK STREET SURREY HILLS 3127Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations and partial demolition of existing dwelling including removal of gate and swimming pool
    38 ALBANY CRESCENT SURREY HILLS 3127Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • (VicSmart) Demolition and construction of a fence and gate associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    5 Queen StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of alterations and additions (carport) to an existing dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres and on common property
    2/23 CLYDE STREET SURREY HILLS 3127Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of existing fencing and construction of fencing and the display o business identification signage associated with a commercial premises in a Heritage Overlay and Design and Development Overlay 16.
    99 UNION ROAD SURREY HILLS 3127Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (storage sheds ) associated with an existing retail use within a Commercial 1 Zone and Design and Development Overlay Schedule 4
    1069 RIVERSDALE ROAD SURREY HILLS 3127Lapsed
  • Buildings and works for the construction of two (2) carports
    6/9-11 NEW STREET SURREY HILLS 3127Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an additional dwelling on the lot and alteration of access to a Transport Zone 2
    84 WARRIGAL ROAD SURREY HILLS 3127NOD issued by a delegate
  • Partial demolition and relocation, construction of alterations and additions associated with an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    27 SIR GARNET ROAD SURREY HILLS 3127Withdrawn
  • Construction of alterations and additions associated with a dwelling on a lot under 500 square metres
    1/28 CLYDE STREET SURREY HILLS 3127NOD issued by a delegate

  • May 2021

  • Removal of one tree
    1/4 New StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and construction of alterations and additions to an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    50 DURHAM ROAD SURREY HILLS 3127Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • (VicSmart) Partial demolition and construction of buildings and works associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    58 GUILDFORD ROAD SURREY HILLS 3127Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    99 MIDDLESEX ROAD SURREY HILLS 3127Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • (VicSmart) Demolition of existing front fence and construction of a new front fence in a heritage overlay
    27 SUNBURY CRESCENT SURREY HILLS 3127Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Lot 1 on PS848800M creating Lots 1A and 1B
    81 BROUGHTON ROAD SURREY HILLS 3127Lapsed
  • Amendments to the existing planning approval for a new dwelling within the Significant Landscape Overlay, Schedule 9 (SLO9) to include brick retaining wall fencing, increased hard surfacing and addition of a timber deck to the rear.
    46 PEMBROKE STREET SURREY HILLS 3127Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to permit and plans for planning permit WH/2019/39 (issued for Buildings and works in association with the use of land for the purpose of a Telecommunications Facility and Vegetation removal/lopping ) to allow for additional external mechanical ducts within southern/western building walls and modified rooftop walkway
    730 CANTERBURY ROAD SURREY HILLS 3127NOD issued by a delegate
2020· 129 proposals

129 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

176 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Purvis CellarsAlcohol

    615-617 Whitehorse Road, Surrey Hills

  • Vintage CellarsAlcohol
  • Bandstand
  • AesthetStudioBeauty salon
  • Coco Nail SpaBeauty salon

    133 Union Road

  • Bench (48)
  • Cycling & Sports Clothing OutletBicycle

    102 Union Road

  • Quality Bicycle RepairsBicycle

    112 Union Road

  • Bicycle Parking (8)
  • Byron St/Elgar RdBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

8 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Balwyn Community Centre ReservePark
  • Bluebell Hill ReservePark
  • Canterbury Sports GroundPark
  • Empress ReservePark
  • Grovedale ParkPark
  • Mary MacKillop ReservePark
  • South Surrey ParkPark
  • Surrey GardensPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
7
Emergency department
On site
  • Advanced HearingUnion Roadaudiologist
  • Amcalpharmacy
  • BlueCross Broughtonleahospital
  • Surrey Hills Family Dental Clinicdentist
  • Surrey Hills Medical CentreUnion Roaddoctor
  • TerryWhite ChemmartUnion Roadpharmacy
  • Wattle Park DentistRoversdaledentist

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • JEFFRIES HOUSENH0461

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

5 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Canterbury Road Kindergartenkindergarten
  • Florence Road Preschoolchildcare
  • Heguru Child Education Centerchildcare
  • Surrey Hills Preschool CentreVerdun Streetkindergarten
  • Surry Hills childcarechildcare

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
12
Parks (OSM)
12

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
96.2/100
Cohort rank
#14 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Canterbury Road Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • Florence Road Preschoolchildcarechildcare
  • Heguru Child Education Centerchildcarechildcare
  • Surrey Hills Preschool CentrechildcareVerdun Streetkindergarten
  • Surry Hills childcarechildcarechildcare
  • JEFFRIES HOUSEheritageNH0461
  • Advanced HearinghealthUnion Roadaudiologist
  • Amcalhealthpharmacy
  • BlueCross Broughtonleahealthhospital
  • Surrey Hills Family Dental Clinichealthdentist

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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