Suburb comparison
Glebe vs Surry Hills — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Glebe commands a $458K premium on median property price over Surry Hills; Surry Hills has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
City of Sydney
Glebe
2037
City of Sydney
Surry Hills
2010
Choose Glebe if...
- Glebe leads on 4 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
Choose Surry Hills if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Common questions
- Is Glebe or Surry Hills more expensive?
- Glebe has the higher median house price ($2.58M) compared with $2.13M in Surry Hills.
- Which is better for renters — Glebe or Surry Hills?
- Median weekly rent is $800/wk in Glebe and $775/wk in Surry Hills, making Surry Hills the more affordable rental market.
- Is Glebe or Surry Hills at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Glebe vs Surry Hills?
- Glebe has 3 schools in the postcode, and Surry Hills has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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