Surrey Hills, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Surrey Hills, in the Whitehorse City local government area.
| Locality | Surrey Hills |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Whitehorse City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.82527 |
| Longitude | 145.1003 |
| Population | 13,655 |
| Density | 3082.4 /km² |
| Area | 4.4 km² |
| Elevation | 108 m |
| Postcode | 3127 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 12 km east |
Surrey Hills is a locality in the Whitehorse City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 13,655. The locality covers an area of 4.4 km², giving a population density of about 3082.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 108 m above sea level. It lies approximately 12 km east of Melbourne. Surrey Hills is located at 37.8253°S, 145.1003°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3127.
Surrey Hills unfolds as a verdant tapestry of undulating terrain, where the muted greens of established gardens and manicured lawns give way to the wilder, untamed beauty of remnant bushland. It lies 2.6 km east-north-east of Camberwell, VIC (from Camberwell, VIC: bearing 63°T), and is situated 10.6 km east of Melbourne. The air here, especially after a soft rain, carries the earthy scent of damp soil and eucalypt, a subtle perfume that clings to the winding streets and whispers through the rustling leaves of mature trees. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-grey skies of Melbourne’s east, casts a gentle, diffused glow, softening the edges of houses and illuminating the quiet industry of neighbourhood life. The character of Surrey Hills is one of understated elegance, a place where leafy avenues suggest a settled prosperity, and the distant hum of traffic is a muted counterpoint to the chirping of birds and the occasional bark of a dog.
Historically, Surrey Hills owes its development to the expansion of Melbourne’s railway network in the late 19th century, transforming what was once more rural land into desirable suburban allotments. The local economy, while no longer dominated by agriculture, retains a connection to the land through its abundant parks and gardens, a testament to the vision of early planners who sought to create a ‘garden suburb’. The area is a favoured residential locale, drawing families and professionals who appreciate its leafy streets, good schools, and convenient access to the city centre, fostering a sense of community that is both enduring and quietly confident. The very rhythm of Surrey Hills feels measured, a gentle ebb and flow dictated by school runs, weekend errands, and the simple pleasure of a stroll through its well-tended green spaces.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Surrey Hills, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Surrey Hills, in the Whitehorse City local government area.
Detailed location data for Surrey Hills includes the postcode (3127), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Whitehorse City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Surrey Hills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |