12 Kingston Road
322
SURREY HILLS
$1,775,000
Melbourne
Richmond vs Surrey Hills
Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Richmond and Surrey Hills.
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Richmond 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 Richmond's median house price at $1,374,000, compared with $2,200,000 in Surrey Hills. Richmond's median unit price sits at $535,000, compared with $830,000 in Surrey Hills. Richmond recorded an annual house-price decline of 0%, 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 Richmond and 27 days in Surrey Hills. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between Richmond and Surrey Hills, 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 Richmond and Surrey Hills.
| Metric | Richmond | Surrey Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.39M | $2.20M |
| Median unit price | $595,000 | $902,000 |
| Annual house price change | -0.39% | -3.93% |
| Median days on market | 24 days | 26 days |
Median sale price comparison
Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in Richmond and Surrey Hills.
- Richmond
- Surrey Hills
Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Richmond and Surrey Hills.
Richmond
Richmond 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 Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens 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.
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.
School comparison
Review nearby schools and education options listed for Richmond and Surrey Hills.
Richmond
Melbourne Girls College
Government
55 Yarra Blvd, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
Yarra Primary School
Government
68-76 Davison St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
Richmond Primary School
Government
Brighton St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
Richmond West Primary School
Government
25 Lennox St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
Richmond High School
Government
4 Griffiths St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
Melbourne Indigenous Transition School
Independent
371 Church St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
Transport comparison
Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Richmond and Surrey Hills.
Both Richmond and Surrey Hills provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. Richmond offers quick access to Melbourne's CBD via Richmond and East Richmond stations, supported by frequent tram services along Swan Street and Church Street. 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, Richmond is often preferred for fast inner-city access, whereas Surrey Hills offers broader rail connectivity across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
| Feature | Richmond | Surrey Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | Richmond | Surrey Hills |
| Major trams | 70, 78, 12, 109 | 109, 72 |
| Bus routes | Yes | Yes |
Comparison verdict
A final comparison based on the available property, lifestyle, school and transport information.
Richmond may suit buyers prioritising a lower median entry price, while Surrey Hills sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. Richmond 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 Richmond 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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