Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury, VIC 3882
Inner-Melbourne convenience with a character all its own.
- City fringe
- $475/wk Median
- 19.8% Renters
Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 15.9k
- Median age
- 45
- Median weekly rent
- $475
- To the CBD
- 10.7km
- Walkability
- 9
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Cafés
A steady run of local cafés along the main strip makes weekend mornings easy — coffee, brunch and a slow start within a short walk of most streets.
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Renters land in Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury for the balance it strikes — close enough to Melbourne's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 19.8% of the suburb's 15,944 residents rent.
Around Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury
Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury Reserve
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury Plaza
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury
Real questions renters ask before moving to Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury.
How far is Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury from the Melbourne CBD?
Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury is approximately 11km from the Melbourne CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
What's the community like in Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury?
Locals describe Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 15,944, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury has a 19.8% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
How much does it cost to rent in Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury is $475. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $475 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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