Melbourne

A-Z Real Estate

Surrey Hills vs Windsor

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

Explore each suburb

Compare the headline stats here, then open each suburb hub, market data page or sell guide for Surrey Hills and Windsor.

Surrey Hills and Windsor 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 $1,950,000, compared with $1,350,000 in Windsor. Surrey Hills's median unit price sits at $900,000, compared with $470,000 in Windsor. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between Windsor and Surrey Hills, while other headline measures on this page help place those medians in context. Historical charts below provide further context on how house and apartment prices have moved across both suburbs. Use the side-by-side figures and charts on this page to review how each suburb compares before inspecting individual properties.

Side-by-side market snapshot

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

Comparable stats for Surrey Hills and Windsor
MetricSurrey HillsWindsor
Median house price$2.18M$1.56M
Median unit price$900,000$546,000
Annual house price change-4.80%+7.59%
Median days on market26 days26 days

Median sale price comparison

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

  • Surrey Hills
  • Windsor

Lifestyle comparison

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

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.

Explore Surrey Hills lifestyle

Windsor

Windsor is shaped by its concentration of cafés, restaurants and evening venues, with food and drink forming a noticeable part of everyday life rather than a background convenience. Parks, trails and open space provide balance within the suburb, while train, tram and bus and road connections and everyday shopping support practical access across the area.

Explore Windsor lifestyle

School comparison

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

Transport comparison

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

Both Windsor and Surrey Hills provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. Windsor offers quick access to Melbourne's CBD via Windsor and Prahran stations, supported by frequent tram services along High Street — Glen Iris to CBD via Prahran and Chapel Street — Richmond. 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, Windsor is often preferred for fast inner-city access, whereas Surrey Hills offers broader rail connectivity across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.

Transport features for Surrey Hills and Windsor
FeatureSurrey HillsWindsor
Closest stationSurrey HillsWindsor
Train linesLilydale, Belgrave and AlameinSandringham
Major trams109, 726, 78, 12
Bus routesYesYes

View transport in Surrey HillsView transport in Windsor

Comparison verdict

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

Windsor may suit buyers prioritising a lower median entry price, while Surrey Hills sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. Transport pages for Surrey Hills and Windsor 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 Windsor. 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

View currently available properties in Surrey Hills and Windsor alongside the broader suburb comparison.