Moving to Surrey Hills (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Surrey Hills in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Surrey Hills at a Glance
| Need | Surrey Hills |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $300–$400/week |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Cafes | 14 |
| Schools | 5 |
| Parks | 14 |
| Medical | 2 |
| Supermarkets | 2 |
| Pharmacies | 0 |
Your First Week in Surrey Hills
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Surrey Hills has 2 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey Hills Medical Centre | 174 Union Road | +61 3 9836 1366 |
| BlueCross Broughtonlea | — | — |
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Foodworks
- Coles Local — 126 Union Road, Surrey Hills
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Surrey Hills has 10 restaurants and 14 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Mister and Miss — 713 Whitehorse Road
- Mr Hendricks — 469 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn
- The Steam Coffee Company — 131 Union Road
- **Hill Top Cakes ** — 605 Whitehorse Road
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Surrey Hills.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Surrey Hills has 14 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Highfield Park
- Colville Reserve
- Canterbury Sports Ground
- Mary MacKillop Reserve
- Grovedale Park
- Kingsley Gardens
If You Have Kids
Surrey Hills has 5 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Mont Albert Primary School | 21-23 Inglisby Road |
| Surrey Hills Primary School | 2 Beatrice Avenue |
| Chatham Primary School | 1 Weybridge Street |
| Our Holy Redeemer Primary School | 303-307 Mont Albert Road |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour School | 31 Erasmus Street |
Cost of Living in Surrey Hills
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $300–$400/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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