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Deepdene vs Surrey Hills

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

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Deepdene 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 Deepdene's median house price at $3,300,000, compared with $2,200,000 in Surrey Hills. Deepdene's median unit price sits at $895,000, compared with $830,000 in Surrey Hills. Deepdene recorded an annual house-price decline of 20.8%, while Surrey Hills's figure declined by 4.8% over the matching period. Selling times were similar, with median days on market of 25 days in Deepdene and 27 days in Surrey Hills. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between Surrey Hills and Deepdene, while other headline measures on this page help place those medians in context. Current selling timelines remain closely aligned on the latest days-on-market figures for both suburbs.

Side-by-side market snapshot

Compare the latest headline property figures for Deepdene and Surrey Hills.

Comparable stats for Deepdene and Surrey Hills
MetricDeepdeneSurrey Hills
Median house price$3.30M$2.20M
Median unit price$980,000$902,000
Annual house price change-0.15%-3.93%
Median days on market28 days26 days

Median sale price comparison

Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in Deepdene and Surrey Hills.

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Lifestyle comparison

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

Deepdene

Deepdene 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 Deepdene Park 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

Review nearby schools and education options listed for Deepdene and Surrey Hills.

Deepdene

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Surrey Hills

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Transport comparison

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

Both Deepdene and Surrey Hills provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. Deepdene is served by Canterbury and Chatham stations on the Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Burke Road — Camberwell Junction, Gardiner interchange, Brighton, University precinct. 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, Deepdene 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 Deepdene and Surrey Hills
FeatureDeepdeneSurrey Hills
Closest stationCanterburySurrey Hills
Train linesLilydale, Belgrave and AlameinLilydale, Belgrave and Alamein
Major trams72, 109109, 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 Deepdene sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. Both suburbs may suit buyers comparing detached or house-dominated stock on the latest sales mix. Transport pages for Deepdene 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. Buyers should compare individual properties, school requirements, transport routes and current listings before deciding which suburb better matches their budget and day-to-day needs.

Current properties for sale

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