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SURREY-HILLS

Is Surrey Hills Good for Retirees? (2026) — Healthcare, Parks & Lifestyle

Retirement guide to Surrey Hills. 2 medical facilities, 14 parks, 2 supermarkets, 0 pharmacies.

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Is Surrey Hills Good for Retirees? (2026) — Healthcare, Parks & Lifestyle

Retiree’s Guide to Surrey Hills (2026)

Retiree Score: 9/10

Retirement is about proximity — to your GP, your daily walk, your morning coffee, your community. Here is exactly what Surrey Hills offers across the categories that matter most.

FactorSurrey HillsWhat Retirees Need
Medical facilities23+ for comfort
Pharmacies01+ essential
Parks & green space145+ ideal
Supermarkets22+ for choice
Cafes14Daily routine
Places of worship0Community
Gyms/fitness2Active lifestyle

Healthcare Access

Surrey Hills has 2 medical facilities — limited options — you may need to travel for some appointments.

FacilityAddressPhone
Surrey Hills Medical Centre174 Union Road+61 3 9836 1366
BlueCross Broughtonlea——

Daily Walking & Green Space

Surrey Hills has 14 parks and reserves — enough variety for a daily walking routine.

Your walking options:

  • Highfield Park
  • Colville Reserve
  • Canterbury Sports Ground
  • Mary MacKillop Reserve
  • Grovedale Park
  • Kingsley Gardens
  • Wattle Park
  • Evergreen Reserve
  • South Surrey Park
  • Surrey Gardens
  • Plus 4 more parks and reserves

Daily Shopping & Errands

2 supermarkets in Surrey Hills:

  • Foodworks
  • Coles Local — 126 Union Road, Surrey Hills

Morning Coffee & Social

14 cafes give Surrey Hills enough coffee options for a daily routine.

Cafes for your morning routine:

  • Mister and Miss — 713 Whitehorse Road
  • Mr Hendricks — 469 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn
  • The Steam Coffee Company — 131 Union Road
  • **Hill Top Cakes ** — 605 Whitehorse Road
  • Reunion Cafe Dining — 160 Union Road
  • Chit Chat — 147 Union Road

Staying Active

2 gyms and fitness centres:

  • Balwyn Yoga Centre — 514 Whitehorse Road
  • Alta Fitness

The Verdict

Excellent for retirees. Strong healthcare, abundant green space, daily essentials all walkable, and an active community. Surrey Hills ticks every box.

Emergency Numbers

ServiceNumber
Emergency000
Nurse-on-Call1300 606 024
13SICK (home doctor)137425
My Aged Care1800 200 422

Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.

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