12 Kingston Road
322
SURREY HILLS
$1,775,000
Melbourne
South Yarra vs Surrey Hills
Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across South Yarra and Surrey Hills.
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South Yarra 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 South Yarra's median house price at $2,130,000, compared with $2,200,000 in Surrey Hills. South Yarra's median unit price sits at $530,000, compared with $830,000 in Surrey Hills. South Yarra recorded annual house-price growth of 17.6%, while Surrey Hills's figure declined by 4.8% over the matching period. Selling times were similar, with median days on market of 28 days in South Yarra and 27 days in Surrey Hills. Median house prices sit relatively close on the latest snapshot, with Surrey Hills marginally above South Yarra on the headline house median. 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 South Yarra and Surrey Hills.
| Metric | South Yarra | Surrey Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.13M | $2.20M |
| Median unit price | $560,000 | $902,000 |
| Annual house price change | +1.19% | -3.93% |
| Median days on market | 29 days | 26 days |
Median sale price comparison
Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in South Yarra and Surrey Hills.
- South Yarra
- Surrey Hills
Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across South Yarra and Surrey Hills.
South Yarra
South Yarra 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 Rockley 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 South Yarra and Surrey Hills.
South Yarra
Melbourne Girls Grammar
Independent
86 Anderson St, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
Centre For Higher Education Studies
Government
669 Chapel St, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
Kamaruka
Independent
52 River St, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
Melbourne High School
Government
Forrest Hill, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
Christ Church Grammar School
Independent
677 Punt Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
South Yarra Primary School
Government
601 Punt Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
Transport comparison
Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across South Yarra and Surrey Hills.
Both South Yarra and Surrey Hills provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. South Yarra offers quick access to Melbourne's CBD via South Yarra and Prahran stations, supported by frequent tram services along Toorak Road — west Coburg linkage via CBD and Commercial 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, South Yarra is often preferred for fast inner-city access, whereas Surrey Hills offers broader rail connectivity across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
| Feature | South Yarra | Surrey Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | South Yarra | Surrey Hills |
| Train lines | Cranbourne, Pakenham, Frankston, Sandringham and Glen Waverley | Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein |
| Major trams | 58, 72, 78 | 109, 72 |
| Bus routes | Yes | Yes |
Comparison verdict
A final comparison based on the available property, lifestyle, school and transport information.
South Yarra may suit buyers prioritising a lower median entry price, while Surrey Hills sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. South Yarra 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 South Yarra 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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