Surrey Hills

VIC 3127 • Greater Melbourne

13,655
Population (2021)
$56,212
Median Income
4.43 kmΒ²
Area
103m
Elevation
AffluentFamily-FocusedHeritage HomesSchool Zone

About Surrey Hills

Surrey Hills is one of Melbourne's most sought-after family suburbs, an affluent community of nearly 14,000 residents in Boroondara, 12 kilometres east of the CBD. The suburb features heritage homes, tree-lined streets, and excellent schools. The Belgrave line provides direct city access.

Life here is privileged suburban Melbourneβ€”quality schools, beautiful homes, and established community. The Union Road shops add village character. Surrey Hills attracts wealthy families prioritising schools and lifestyle, and those who appreciate Melbourne's finest established eastern suburbs.

Surrey Hills falls under postcode 3127 and is governed by Boroondara Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Box Hill (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

πŸ“ Location

State
Postcode
3127
Urban Area
Boroondara
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.83Β°, 145.10Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
4.43 kmΒ²
Elevation
103m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    124-138 Union Road Surrey Hills 3127 VIC

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$462
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,000
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
42 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
13,605
Census 2021
13,655
0.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$46,748
Income 2021
$56,212
20.2% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 9,682
Born Overseas 3,674

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 813
  • 2. England 498
  • 3. Malaysia 288
  • 4. India 207
  • 5. New Zealand 176
  • 6. Hong Kong 111
  • 7. Vietnam 109
  • 8. Sri Lanka 99
  • 9. Singapore 93
  • 10. Greece 86
  • 11. South Africa 86
  • 12. Italy 77
  • 13. United States 73
  • 14. Indonesia 63
  • 15. Philippines 60

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,843
Australian 3,915
Chinese 2,008
Irish 1,822
Scottish 1,694
Italian 668
German 510
Greek 412
Indian 352
Dutch 213

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

6,647
Both parents born in Australia
4,890
Both parents born overseas
1,779
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
47.2%
Christianity
43.3%
Buddhism
2.4%
Hinduism
1.7%
Islam
0.6%
Judaism
0.3%
Sikhism
0.2%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
533 (3.9%)
5-14 years
1,726 (12.6%)
15-19 years
1,050 (7.7%)
20-24 years
927 (6.8%)
25-34 years
1,344 (9.8%)
35-44 years
1,580 (11.6%)
45-54 years
2,139 (15.7%)
55-64 years
1,784 (13.1%)
65-74 years
1,482 (10.9%)
75-84 years
720 (5.3%)
85+ years
368 (2.7%)

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