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Surrey Hills vs Toorak

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

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Surrey Hills and Toorak comparison summary

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

The latest comparison places Surrey Hills's median house price at $2,200,000, compared with $4,675,000 in Toorak. Surrey Hills's median unit price sits at $830,000, compared with $860,000 in Toorak. Surrey Hills recorded an annual house-price decline of 4.8%, while Toorak's figure declined by 33.1% over the matching period. Surrey Hills recorded a shorter median selling period of 27 days, compared with 41 days in Toorak. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between Surrey Hills and Toorak, while other headline measures on this page help place those medians in context. Both suburbs recorded house-price movement in the same direction over the matching annual period.

Side-by-side market snapshot

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Comparable stats for Surrey Hills and Toorak
MetricSurrey HillsToorak
Median house price$2.20M$4.67M
Median unit price$902,000$921,000
Annual house price change-3.93%-23.49%
Median days on market26 days28 days

Median sale price comparison

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Lifestyle comparison

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

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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Toorak

Toorak 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 Brookville 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.

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School comparison

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Transport comparison

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

Both Surrey Hills and Toorak provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. 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. Toorak is served by Toorak and Hawksburn stations on the Cranbourne, Pakenham, Frankston and Sandringham lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Toorak Road — West Coburg. While both suburbs are well connected, Surrey Hills and Toorak offer broad rail and tram coverage across Melbourne's eastern suburbs, so buyers should weigh station access against their regular commute.

Transport features for Surrey Hills and Toorak
FeatureSurrey HillsToorak
Closest stationSurrey HillsToorak
Train linesLilydale, Belgrave and AlameinCranbourne, Pakenham, Frankston and Sandringham
Major trams109, 7258, 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 Toorak sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. Surrey Hills may suit buyers comparing detached or house-dominated stock on the latest sales mix, while Toorak may suit buyers comparing apartment-oriented housing on the latest sales mix. Transport pages for Surrey Hills and Toorak cover train, tram and bus and road connections. The better fit depends on buyer priorities, so compare individual properties, school requirements, transport routes and current listings for Surrey Hills and Toorak.

Current properties for sale

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