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Surry Hills

NSW 2010 • Greater Sydney

15,828
Population (2021)
$74,984
Median Income
1.32 km²
Area
$550/wk
Median Rent
Inner CityFoodie CapitalTrendyCreative Scene

About Surry Hills

Surry Hills is Sydney's quintessential inner-city village, where nearly 16,000 residents live amid converted warehouses, Victorian terraces, and some of Australia's best cafes and restaurants. Once working-class, now decidedly gentrified, it maintains creative energy through its mix of designers, hospitality workers, and young professionals. The CBD is walking distance, though the light rail adds further connectivity.

Crown Street and surrounding laneways host Sydney's most influential food scene—from fine dining to beloved cafes to late-night bars. Shannon Reserve and local parks provide green pockets, while the art galleries and design studios maintain creative credibility. Surry Hills attracts creatives, foodies, LGBTQ+ community members, and young professionals who want inner-city living with genuine soul. It's Sydney at its most urban and interesting.

Surry Hills falls under postcode 2010 and is governed by Sydney Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Sydney electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2010
Urban Area
Darlinghurst - Paddington - Surry Hills
LGA / Council
Sydney
Federal Electorate
Sydney
State Electorate
Sydney
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.88°, 151.21°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
1.32 km²
Elevation
36m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    437 Bourke Street Surry Hills 2010 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 10 heritage-listed places in or near Surry Hills, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Crown Street Reservoir & Site
285 Crown Street Surry Hills • SHR #01323
Terrace Cottages
197, 199, 201 Albion Street Surry Hills • SHR #00064
Railway Institute Building
Chalmers Street, Surry Hills • SHR #01257
Cleveland House
146-164 Chalmers Street Surry Hills • SHR #00065
Cottage
203-205 Albion Street Surry Hills • SHR #00443
Crown Street Public School
Crown Street, Surry Hills • SHR #00562
Durham Hall
207 Albion Street Surry Hills • SHR #00221
Busby's Bore
Centennial Park to College Street, Surry Hills • SHR #00568
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
626-630 Bourke Street Surry Hills • SHR #01816
Sydney Emden Memorial
Hyde Park, Liverpool Street • SHR #01946

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Surry Hills by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Surry Hills Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Surry Hills" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$550
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,839
Avg Household Size
1.8 people
Median Age
35 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
9.1%

645 state housing + 60 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
16,412
Census 2021
15,828
▼ 3.6% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$60,320
Income 2021
$74,984
▲ 24.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

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🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 7,715
Born Overseas 6,994

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 1,007
  • 2. New Zealand 537
  • 3. China 518
  • 4. Thailand 469
  • 5. United States 330
  • 6. Indonesia 217
  • 7. France 198
  • 8. Malaysia 193
  • 9. Philippines 184
  • 10. India 183

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,684
Australian 3,034
Irish 1,967
Chinese 1,488
Scottish 1,392
Italian 698
German 609
Indian 328
Greek 322
French 320

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,596
Both parents born in Australia
8,112
Both parents born overseas
1,854
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
56.6%
Christianity
25.1%
Buddhism
4.8%
Islam
1.6%
Hinduism
1.3%
Judaism
1.2%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
376 (2.4%)
5-14 years
504 (3.2%)
15-19 years
212 (1.3%)
20-24 years
1,282 (8.1%)
25-34 years
5,164 (32.6%)
35-44 years
3,121 (19.7%)
45-54 years
2,011 (12.7%)
55-64 years
1,502 (9.5%)
65-74 years
899 (5.7%)
75-84 years
516 (3.3%)
85+ years
231 (1.5%)

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