Things to do in Surry Hills

Surry Hills is the southern gateway to the city and home to the artisans and bohems. Shop, eat, browse and relax in Surry Hills.

History of Surry Hills

The move back to inner city areas by professional and business people has seen Surry Hills transform from its working class roots although it remains true to the character that typified it until the 1980s. The most significant improvement for the many singles and families who reside in the tree-lined suburb has been a re-direction of traffic away from the area.

Landmark in Surry Hills

The Fox Studios, Hordern Sports Pavilion and Oxford Street, famous for hosting the Sydney Mardi Gras are all within a stones throw of Surry Hills. It is also the home to News Limited’s headquarters and several favourite theatres such as Belvoir St, The Kirk and the Tom Mann Theatres.

Restaurants & Cafes in Surry Hills

Many grand old hotels and public bars in the area have been refurbished and turned into quality all night entertainment and music venues. Longrain restaurant serves superb Thai, nearby on Crown St is a huge selection of cafes such as the iconic Bills and Fuel Bistro for those seeking a hearty breakfast. Tucked away of the main eat streets, is Assiette, renouned for its degustation menu and Il Bareto on Bourke St serves prompt pasta and other italian dishes.

Transport in Surry Hills

Buses to the Eastern Suburbs, Circular Quay, Central Railway, Kingsford Smith Airport and the Inner West all pass through Surry Hills.

Transportation in Surry Hills

Walk to Central Railway station and connect to destinations right across New South Wales.

Real Estate & Design in Surry Hills

Many of the area’s most charming old industrial and retail buildings have been completely refurbished and transformed into highly sought-after residential properties. There are stunning furnished apartments in warehouse conversions. Terrace vacation homes for families, and studios offer budget accommodation for visitors. Most furnished properties are without street parking given the proximity to the Sydney CBD.

Surry Hills facts & figures

Housing

Dwellings

Total Dwellings

13,396

Flat/Unit/Apartment

63%

Separate house

1%

Semi/Terrace

23%

Nature of occupancy

Rented

46%

Fully Owned

11%

Purchasing

12%

Demographics

Population Size

Total

25143

Statistics

Males

59%

Females

41%

Median age

34

Mean Household size

1.7

Median weekly household income

$1,000-$1,199

Family Statistics

Never Married

55%

Married

24%

Divorced

8%

Widowed

3%

Separated

3%

Occupation

Total Employed

49%

Managers and Administrators

59%

Professionals

6%

Semi Professional

7%

Tradespersons and Related Workers

2%

White Collar workers

13%

Unskilled Workers

3%

Work Force

Total Workforce

13,210

Full-time Workers

71%

Part-time Workers

22%

Unemployed

6%

Education

Total Students

3,027

Primary/Pre School

12%

Secondary Education

9%

TAFE

24%

University

56%

All data and demographic information provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Copyright in ABS Data resides with the Commonwealth of Australia. Used here with permission. For more information visit www.abs.gov.au