Victoria location profile
Surrey Hills VIC 3127
Surrey Hills is a leafy, family-oriented eastern suburb known for its heritage streetscapes, village feel, and strong community. Period homes, quality schools nearby, and convenient rail access make it popular with professionals and established families.
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Why families consider Surrey Hills
Affluent, established suburb with many professionals, families, and older couples; tree-lined streets with Victorian/Edwardian and Californian bungalows, quiet lifestyle, good schools and local village shopping.
Amenities & services
- Union Road Village shopping strip
- Local GP and dental clinics; nearby Box Hill Hospital and Epworth Eastern
- Cafes and restaurants along Union Rd and nearby Balwyn/Camberwell
- Box Hill Central and Camberwell Junction retail hubs (nearby)
- Box Hill Library (Box Hill)
- Balwyn Library (Balwyn)
- Camberwell Library (Camberwell)
Transport & connectivity
- Union Station (Belgrave/Lilydale lines)
- Tram 109 on Whitehorse Rd (near northern edge of suburb)
- Bus 612 Box Hill–Chadstone via Surrey Hills
- Bus 285 Camberwell–Doncaster Park & Ride (nearby)
- Whitehorse Rd, Canterbury Rd, Riversdale Rd, Union Rd, Elgar Rd
Lifestyle & recreation
- Surrey Gardens and South Surrey Park for walking and play
- Wattle Park and Wattle Park Golf Course
- Back Creek Trail (walking/cycling)
- Local tennis and cricket clubs
- Nearby cinemas in Balwyn and Camberwell
- Surrey Gardens
- South Surrey Park
- Wattle Park
- Back Creek Reserve
Education context
Multiple long day cares and kinders in and around the suburb; infant places are competitive with waitlists, while 3–4 year old kindergarten places are more readily available; family day care options also present.
- Deakin University (Burwood Campus)
- Swinburne University of Technology (Hawthorn Campus)
- Box Hill Institute (Box Hill)
- University of Melbourne (Parkville Campus)