Surrey Hills

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures of 38. About 18.8% of the population are seniors aged 65 and over, and people in de facto relationships are much less common here than in most other areas.

People born overseas make up 26.9% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries reported.

About 20.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. While English is dominant, Mandarin is the most common other language spoken.

A high proportion of residents report no religion at 47.2%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43.3%.

This is a highly qualified area, with 52.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also among the highest at 83.3%.

Household incomes are very high, with 41.6% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly family income of $3,339 is well above the national figure of $2,120.

Residents here have a slightly lower rate of long-term health conditions (25.7%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%. About 7.5% of people have a mental health condition.

Volunteering is common, with 21.7% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care for children and other people is also more frequent here than in most similar areas.

There are 45 First Nations people in the area. While unemployment is among the highest at 29.2%, Year 12 completion is far above the national figure at 62.1%.

Families with children are common, making up 66.8% of households. On average, there are 2.6 people per home, which is higher than most areas.

Homes are often owned outright (41.8%) and typical mortgage payments are far above the state average at $3,000 a month. Rent is also high, with the typical weekly rent reaching $462.

Public transport is highly accessible, and 44.6% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure. A very high proportion of homes have two or more vehicles.

About 34.8% of the population moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.2% of the community, which is higher than in most similar areas.

The area has a high rate of people working or looking for work at 66.3%. Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce, with many employed in professional, technical, or health roles.

Surrey Hills is very walkable, with every single home within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school. Almost all residents are also within a short walk of groceries and health services.