Surrounded by natural green spaces including Boisdale Street Reserve and the expansive Wattle Park, the area offers a peaceful lifestyle while remaining conveniently close to the city.
Nearby Schools
Surrey Hills and its surrounding areas are well known for their excellent educational options, making it a highly desirable location for families.
Public Schools
Wattle Park Primary School – approx. 3 minutes by car, a highly regarded local primary school.
Camberwell High School – approx. 7 minutes by car, a well-known public secondary school.
Private & Independent Schools
Kingswood College – approx. 4 minutes by car, a respected independent school.
Presbyterian Ladies’ College (PLC) – approx. 5 minutes by car, a prestigious private girls’ school.
Camberwell Grammar School & Camberwell Girls Grammar School – approx. 9 minutes by car.
Mount Scopus Memorial College – approx. 9 minutes by car, a well-known independent school.
This location offers a wide range of quality education options, from highly regarded public schools to leading private institutions.
Shopping & Daily Convenience
Surrey Hills offers excellent local amenities and everyday convenience.
Local Shopping
Union Road Village – approx. 3 minutes by car, featuring cafés, restaurants, local shops, hair salons and daily conveniences.
Coles Local Surrey Hills (Union Rd) – approx. 3 minutes by car for everyday grocery shopping.
Whitehorse Road Shopping Precinct – approx. 5 minutes by car with a variety of retail stores and specialty shops.
The charming Maling Road shopping precinct in Canterbury, known for its historic streetscape, boutique stores and cafés, is also just a short drive or public transport ride away.
Transport
Surrey Hills offers convenient transport options for commuters and city access.
Train
Chatham Station (Belgrave & Lilydale lines) – direct train services to Melbourne CBD.
Union Station – nearby station providing easy access to the city.
Tram
Route 70 Tram along Riversdale Road connects Surrey Hills/Wattle Park directly with Melbourne CBD.
Bus & Driving
Multiple bus routes service the surrounding suburbs.
Approx. 20–30 minutes’ drive to Melbourne CBD, depending on traffic.
Parks & Lifestyle
Surrey Hills is well known for its relaxed lifestyle, green spaces and strong community environment.
Nearby parks include:
Wattle Park – a large park perfect for walking, picnics and outdoor activities.
South Surrey Park – featuring walking trails and children’s playgrounds.
Surrey Gardens – a local park popular for community events and recreation.