12 Kingston Road
322
SURREY HILLS
$1,775,000
Melbourne
Surrey Hills vs Windsor
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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 $2,200,000, compared with $1,560,000 in Windsor. Surrey Hills's median unit price sits at $830,000, compared with $525,000 in Windsor. Surrey Hills recorded an annual house-price decline of 4.8%, while Windsor's figure rose by 7.6% over the matching period. Selling times were similar, with median days on market of 27 days in Surrey Hills and 27 days 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. 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 Surrey Hills and Windsor.
| Metric | Surrey Hills | Windsor |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.20M | $1.56M |
| Median unit price | $902,000 | $537,500 |
| Annual house price change | -3.93% | +7.59% |
| Median days on market | 26 days | 28 days |
Median sale price comparison
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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.
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.
School comparison
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Transport comparison
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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.
| Feature | Surrey Hills | Windsor |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | Surrey Hills | Windsor |
| Train lines | Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein | Sandringham |
| Major trams | 109, 72 | 6, 78, 12 |
| Bus routes | Yes | Yes |
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. Surrey Hills may suit buyers comparing detached or house-dominated stock on the latest sales mix, while Windsor may suit buyers comparing apartment-oriented housing on the latest sales mix. Transport pages for Surrey Hills and Windsor 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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