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Camberwell vs Surrey Hills

Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Camberwell and Surrey Hills.

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Camberwell and Surrey Hills comparison summary

A concise comparison of the latest property figures and the most relevant differences between the two suburbs.

The latest comparison places Camberwell's median house price at $2,385,500, compared with $2,200,000 in Surrey Hills. Camberwell's median unit price sits at $800,000, compared with $830,000 in Surrey Hills. Camberwell recorded an annual house-price decline of 2.6%, while Surrey Hills's figure declined by 4.8% over the matching period. Selling times were similar, with median days on market of 29 days in Camberwell and 27 days in Surrey Hills. Median house prices differ between the two suburbs, with Camberwell recording the higher headline median on the latest snapshot. Current selling timelines remain closely aligned on the latest days-on-market figures for both suburbs.

Side-by-side market snapshot

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Comparable stats for Camberwell and Surrey Hills
MetricCamberwellSurrey Hills
Median house price$2.40M$2.20M
Median unit price$900,000$902,000
Annual house price change-9.50%-3.93%
Median days on market26 days26 days

Median sale price comparison

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Lifestyle comparison

Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Camberwell and Surrey Hills.

Camberwell

Camberwell presents a mixed residential lifestyle where dining and cafés, parks and open space, everyday shopping and services and train, tram and bus and road access share prominence, with Markham Reserve among the area's notable open spaces. The suburb supports practical day-to-day routines without leaning heavily on a single amenity type or evening economy.

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Surrey Hills

Surrey Hills offers a more outdoors-focused lifestyle, with parks, trails and open spaces forming a strong part of the local amenity mix, with Surrey Gardens among the area's notable open spaces. Everyday shopping, transport and health services remain accessible throughout the suburb, while green space provides a clear point of difference in how the suburb feels day to day.

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School comparison

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Transport comparison

Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Camberwell and Surrey Hills.

Both Camberwell and Surrey Hills provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. Camberwell is served by Camberwell stations on the Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Burke Road. Surrey Hills is served by Surrey Hills and Mont Albert stations on the Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Whitehorse Road. While both suburbs are well connected, Camberwell and Surrey Hills offer broad rail and tram coverage across Melbourne's eastern suburbs, so buyers should weigh station access against their regular commute.

Transport features for Camberwell and Surrey Hills
FeatureCamberwellSurrey Hills
Closest stationCamberwellSurrey Hills
Train linesLilydale, Belgrave and AlameinLilydale, Belgrave and Alamein
Major trams72, 70, 75109, 72
Bus routesYesYes

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Comparison verdict

A final comparison based on the available property, lifestyle, school and transport information.

Surrey Hills may suit buyers prioritising a lower median entry price, while Camberwell sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. Camberwell may suit buyers comparing apartment-oriented housing on the latest sales mix, while Surrey Hills may suit buyers comparing detached or house-dominated stock on the latest sales mix. Transport pages for Camberwell and Surrey Hills cover train, tram and bus and road connections. Current days-on-market figures are similar, so the clearer distinction may lie in pricing, housing mix and local amenities rather than selling speed.

Current properties for sale

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