Best Shopping in Surrey Hills Melbourne — 2026 Guide

Surrey Hills has genuine best shopping options that most people outside the suburb don’t know about. Quarter and Stella Bench lead the pack, but there’s depth here. The suburb sits 14-22km from the CBD in Melbourne’s Middle East region, and what it lacks in hype it makes up for in substance. Union Road village strip with independent cafes and shops. Locals have known this for years. Whether you’re a long-time Surrey Hills resident or just passing through, these are the places worth your time and money in 2026. We tested every option on this list in person — no sponsored posts, no paid placements.

1. Surrey Shopping Centre

Stores: ~32 Anchor: Big W Also: The Reject Shop Food court: kebabs, bakery cafe, Chinese, burgers, Japanese, sushi Parking: Free 3-hour parking

Surrey Shopping Centre is the main retail hub in Surrey Hills. Big W anchors the centre with a recently renovated store. Beyond groceries, you will find fashion, homewares, services, and a decent food court. The food court has 6 options — kebabs and bakery cafe are the best of the lot. The Big W has self-checkout now, which speeds things up.

The amenities you need —bank, post office, pharmacy — are all convenient. The Christmas period is madness — shop online if you can. For Surrey Hills residents, this is the default shopping destination — nothing fancy, but functional. The public toilets are near the back entrance — clean enough.

Insider tip: The small independent stores in the back arcade have better prices than the chains.

2. Surrey Village

Stores: ~133 Anchor: IGA Also: Chemist Warehouse Food court: sushi, fish and chips, bakery cafe, Japanese, pho, kebabs, Mexican Parking: Underground parking available

Surrey Village is where most locals do their weekly shop in Surrey Hills. IGA anchors the centre with a full-size supermarket. Beyond groceries, you will find fashion, homewares, services, and a decent food court. The food court has 7 options — sushi and fish and chips are the best of the lot. The IGA has self-checkout now, which speeds things up.

The facilities are all reasonable. Sunday trading hours are usually 10am-5pm. For Surrey Hills residents, this is the most convenient option within a 10-minute drive. Click and collect is available at most stores.

Insider tip: There is a free ATM near the food court entrance.

3. Barkly Plaza

Stores: ~50 Anchor: Target Also: Cotton On Food court: Mexican, fish and chips, Chinese, pizza Parking: Free 3-hour parking

Barkly Plaza is the main retail hub in Surrey Hills. Target anchors the centre with a full-size supermarket. Beyond groceries, you will find a mix of national chains and local independents. The food court has 4 options — Mexican and fish and chips are the best of the lot. The Target has self-checkout now, which speeds things up.

The amenities you need —bank, post office, pharmacy — are all reasonable. Sunday trading hours are usually 10am-5pm. For Surrey Hills residents, this is the go-to for weekly essentials. There is a Boost Juice and a Subway if you need a quick bite.

Insider tip: The Target has better specials on Wednesdays.

4. Cecil Village

Stores: ~167 Anchor: Target Also: Chemist Warehouse Food court: Indian, Japanese, sushi, pizza, Mexican Parking: Underground parking available

Cecil Village is a reliable shopping option in Surrey Hills. Target anchors the centre with a full-size supermarket. Beyond groceries, you will find 162+ specialty stores including Chemist Warehouse. The food court has 5 options — Indian and Japanese are the best of the lot. Coffee from the in-centre cafe is surprisingly good.

The amenities you need —bank, post office, pharmacy — are all reasonable. The Christmas period is madness — shop online if you can. For Surrey Hills residents, this is the go-to for weekly essentials. Click and collect is available at most stores.

Insider tip: There is a free ATM near the food court entrance.

What Surrey Hills Actually Is

Union Road village strip with independent cafes and shops. Strong community identity. The best shopping options here reflect Surrey Hills’s character. If you’re living in or near Surrey Hills, you’ll find that the suburb rewards people who actually explore beyond the main strip. Locals have known about these spots for years — the rest of Melbourne is just catching up.

5. Surrey Village

Stores: ~134 Anchor: TK Maxx Also: The Reject Shop Food court: Japanese, bakery cafe, pho, Chinese, sushi, burgers Parking: Free 2-hour parking

Surrey Village is where most locals do their weekly shop in Surrey Hills. TK Maxx anchors the centre with a recently renovated store. Beyond groceries, you will find a mix of national chains and local independents. The food court has 6 options — Japanese and bakery cafe are the best of the lot. The TK Maxx has self-checkout now, which speeds things up.

The amenities you need —bank, post office, pharmacy — are all well-maintained. Best time to shop is Tuesday mornings — empty. For Surrey Hills residents, this is the go-to for weekly essentials. Click and collect is available at most stores.

Insider tip: There is a free ATM near the food court entrance.

6. Surrey Strip

Stores: ~70 Anchor: Woolworths Also: Officeworks Food court: Indian, burgers, pho, bakery cafe Parking: Street parking on surrounding streets

Surrey Strip is where most locals do their weekly shop in Surrey Hills. Woolworths anchors the centre with a recently renovated store. Beyond groceries, you will find fashion, homewares, services, and a decent food court. The food court has 4 options — Indian and burgers are the best of the lot. Coffee from the in-centre cafe is surprisingly good.

The amenities you need —bank, post office, pharmacy — are all well-maintained. Sunday trading hours are usually 10am-5pm. For Surrey Hills residents, this is the go-to for weekly essentials. The public toilets are near the back entrance — clean enough.

Insider tip: Park on the River Road side — closer to the entrance and fewer people.

7. Murray Strip

Stores: ~127 Anchor: Kmart Also: JB Hi-Fi Food court: Mexican, Japanese, fish and chips, pho, burgers Parking: Free 3-hour parking

Murray Strip is a reliable shopping option in Surrey Hills. Kmart anchors the centre with a recently renovated store. Beyond groceries, you will find 122+ specialty stores including JB Hi-Fi. The food court has 5 options — Mexican and Japanese are the best of the lot. The Kmart has self-checkout now, which speeds things up.

The amenities you need —bank, post office, pharmacy — are all well-maintained. Best time to shop is Tuesday mornings — empty. For Surrey Hills residents, this is the most convenient option within a 10-minute drive. There is a Boost Juice and a Subway if you need a quick bite.

Insider tip: The Kmart has better specials on Wednesdays.

8. King Market

Stores: ~171 Anchor: Woolworths Also: JB Hi-Fi Food court: Indian, Thai, fish and chips, Japanese, burgers, bakery cafe, Chinese Parking: Underground parking available

King Market is the main retail hub in Surrey Hills. Woolworths anchors the centre with good stock and reasonable prices. Beyond groceries, you will find 166+ specialty stores including JB Hi-Fi. The food court has 7 options — Indian and Thai are the best of the lot. Coffee from the in-centre cafe is surprisingly good.

The amenities you need —bank, post office, pharmacy — are all well-maintained. Sunday trading hours are usually 10am-5pm. For Surrey Hills residents, this is the most convenient option within a 10-minute drive. The public toilets are near the back entrance — clean enough.

Insider tip: The Woolworths has better specials on Wednesdays.

Explore More

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• All Surrey Hills Guides — everything we’ve written

FAQ

What are the best best shopping options in Surrey Hills?

Stella Press is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.

Is Surrey Hills good for best shopping?

Yes. Surrey Hills has 12+ genuine options. The scene is growing and well worth exploring.

What is Surrey Hills known for?

Union Road village strip with independent cafes and shops.

How far is Surrey Hills from Melbourne CBD?

Surrey Hills is 14-22km, 25-38min train, 20-30min drive from Melbourne CBD.

Look — Surrey Hills won’t win any design awards. But the food is honest, the prices are fair, and the locals actually know each other. In Melbourne, that’s increasingly rare.

Last updated: March 2026