VIC3127· Pop. 18,608Boroondara

SURREY HILLS

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$2,350,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

1.4%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-0.8%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.1%

modelled estimate

AI insights for SURREY HILLS

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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SURREY HILLS shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from VIC Gov · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$621/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+1.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

0.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.72%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

54 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020

$1880k

2021

$2310k

2022

$2302k

2023

$2390k

2025

$2350k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

SURREY HILLS is a metropolitan VIC suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro VIC suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 1.4% with stable tenant demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,448/wk

$80k taxable p.a.

Renters

23.2%

74.6% owner-occupier

Median age

42.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.5%

Population growth

+2.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

20.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

26%

62% apartments

Degree qualified

41.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

37.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

170 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

6.0%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

11.8 km

Middle ring

Days on market

18 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

66.9%

Strong demand

Walkability

81 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

15.6 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

12,028/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 3127

🏫5 Primary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

Our Holy Redeemer School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1180

Surrey Hills Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1166

Mont Albert Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1149

Chatham Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1147

Our Lady of Perpetual Succour School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1142

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime

0/ 100

15.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Top tier

1157ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

62/ 100

🚆 4 train🚃 9 tram🚌 42 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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