2/2 Bona Vista Avenue
Surrey Hills, VIC 3127

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- 2
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Area figures
- residents (ABS, June 2024)
- 178,008
- children aged 0–14
- 26,167
- schools
- 58
- parks & libraries
- 67
- kids’ activity providers listed
- 62
Most-listed activities: Tennis, English, Maths
Population figures: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Parks, playgrounds & public spaces
Surrey Gardens
Union Rd, Surrey Hills, Victoria, 3127
212 m straight-line distance
Russell Street Reserve
Russell St, Surrey Hills, Victoria, 3127
333 m straight-line distance
South Surrey Park
Union Rd, Surrey Hills, Victoria, 3127
423 m straight-line distance
Through Road Reserve
Through Rd, Camberwell, Victoria, 3124
906 m straight-line distance
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Kids' Activities per Child: Australia's Best- and Thinnest-Covered Council Areas (2026)
Across Australia's big council areas, the AroundSchools directory lists a median of about 10 kids' activity providers for every 10,000 children — but in Melbourne's Wyndham it is 3.9, and in the City…
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Most Livable Suburbs in Victoria for Families (2026)
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Upcoming Events Nearby
Sat, 1 Aug · Ashwood
Kids & Teens Art Birthday Parties - Glorious Studio | 2-Aug to 31-Dec, 2026
Ages 5–17
Tue, 15 Sept · Blackburn North
Persian Playgroup - Facilitated
Ages 3–6
Tue, 19 May · Nunawading
Junior Warriors - 8 Course Programe - Kung Fu Force AU | 20th May to 30th Dec-2026
Ages 6–13
Tue, 7 Apr · Nunawading
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Ages 4–99
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Up to age 2
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What's Nearby
Cosgriff Irish Dancing School
'Tara' 2/18 Essex Rd, Surrey Hills
Love2learn
2 Kendall St, Canterbury
Haydn Music Center
303/9 Prospect Street, Box Hill
Aikido Dentoukan
23 Boondara Rd, Mont Albert North
Kung Fu Force AU
Unit 2/8 Havelock St, , Burwood
Bonjour Babies (Camberwell VIC)
2/321 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell
Glorious Studio
Shop 1 / 10 Yertchuk Ave, Ashwood
Social Sport - Box Hill
High School Stadium, 1180 Whitehorse Rd, , Box Hill
BDC Dance Studios
15 Yertchuk Ave , Ashwood
Nearby Schools

Surrey Hills Primary School
Beatrice Avenue, Surrey Hills VIC 3127 Australia

Our Holy Redeemer School
311 Mont Albert Road, Surrey Hills VIC 3127 Australia

Our Lady's Primary School - Surrey Hills
31 Erasmus Street, Surrey Hills VIC 3127 Australia

Chatham Primary School
Weybridge Street, Surrey Hills VIC 3127 Australia

Canterbury Primary School
Molesworth Street , Canterbury VIC 3126 Australia

Siena College - Camberwell
815 Riversdale Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124 Australia
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Box Hill South, VIC 3128
Land Size: 769 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Ultimate Entertainer with a Heated Pool and Basketball Area
Description: Delivering a refined expression of modern family luxury across an impressive 769sqm (approx.) allotment, this substantial home has been designed with effortless family functionality in mind whilst offering multiple living domains, seamless indoor-outdoor flow and beautifully appointed finishes throughout. Warm timber flooring introduces the ground level, guiding you past a tranquil sitting room and a dedicated study enhanced by custom joinery, ideal for those working from home. An expansive open plan living and dining area creates a natural gathering point, framed by sliding stacker doors that extend the space to a covered alfresco terrace complete with an outdoor kitchen for year-round entertaining. The gourmet kitchen comes appointed with stone benchtops, stainless steel appliances including a gas cooktop and dishwasher, extensive pot drawers and a generous walk-in pantry. A large laundry with excellent storage further enhances everyday functionality. Privately positioned on the ground floor, the master bedroom forms a serene parents' retreat, featuring a walk-in robe and ensuite with dual-sink vanity. Upstairs, three additional robed bedrooms two with walk-in robes are supported by a spacious family bathroom with bath, large shower and twin vanity, while a dedicated media room provides an inviting space for relaxation or children's living. Outdoors, the beautifully landscaped backyard is designed for both leisure and play, highlighted by a heated pool and a basketball area that will delight growing families. Ducted heating and cooling ensure comfort throughout the seasons, while the home's thoughtful layout allows for flexibility at every stage of life. Ideally positioned close to leading schools including Kingswood College, Roberts McCubbin Primary and Box Hill High School, and moments from the retail and dining precinct of Box Hill Central, the home also enjoys proximity to local parkland and the Eastern Freeway. This is a rare opportunity to secure a residence of substance and sophistication in a most desirable family setting. - Generous 769sqm (approx.) allotment - Multiple living zones across two levels - Ground-floor master with WIR and dual-vanity ensuite - Stone kitchen with walk-in pantry and stainless appliances - Study with custom joinery ideal for working from home - Covered alfresco with outdoor kitchen - Heated pool and basketball area for family enjoyment - Close to Kingswood College, Box Hill High and Box Hill Central
Agent: Spring Chen - spring.chen@fletchers.net.au - 03 8523 8523
Agent: Cooper Makin - cooper.makin@fletchers.net.au - 0385238523
Box Hill South, VIC 3128
Property Type: Villa
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Fabulous 2 Bedroom plus study bustling Box Hill
Description: Retire and shine in this modern two-bedroom plus study villa in the sought-after Hayville Retirement Community for over 65s. This beautiful and spacious home offers a contemporary kitchen and plenty of room for entertaining family and friends, both inside and outside, with living and dining areas. Additional features include split-system air conditioning, a single-car, auto-opening garage, 24-hour emergency call system, and a wonderful community to call home. Hayville Retirement Community Centre is a hub of activity for residents encompassing a gym, library, community hub, hairdressing salon, and billiards room, in addition to a fun activities program. Situated close to the bustling Box Hill Shopping Centre, Box Hill Golf Club, and Surrey Hills Station, means you will always have easy access to essential services and fun local activities. Feel secure knowing that you will retire in comfort within a community that is an extension to your family. What are you waiting for? Call Glenice Robertson on 03 9890 0171 now to arrange a private viewing or visit https://tricare-au.com. **Please note photos are for marketing purposes only and may differ slightly from the available property.
Agent: Glenice Robertson - HayvilleRC@tricare.com.au - 03 9890 0171
Surrey Hills, VIC 3127
Land Size: 767 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: 'Lanark': North-facing Edwardian on Wonderful Land
Description: Delightfully nestled between Union Road and Maling Road, 'Lanark' is a richly warm and welcoming Edwardian residence offered for the first time in 20 years with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and north-facing poolside entertaining to ensure it is the perfect place to lay long-term family roots. Steeped in tradition and yet so much more than a period piece, the home is ready to be enjoyed on a 767 square metres (approx.) allotment of primarily native gardens, while offering scope for further rejuvenation, extension (all STCA). Introduced by a wrap-around front veranda, the home opens to reveal soaring ceilings and lofty Edwardian proportions enhanced by Baltic Pine flooring, exquisite ceiling detail and traditional fretwork before opening to an updated open-plan rear that is lit by northern sun and proportioned for family life. Glass doors dissolve the indoor-outdoor connection as the home invites guests to step outside to undercover entertaining and a sundrenched solar-heated swimming pool that is set in bluestone paving. The lounge room offers some welcome relief from daily family vibrancy, whilst the primary bedroom delivers to parents a sense of sanctuary with large built-in robes, a fireplace and a fully-tiled ensuite. Further highlights include driveway parking for up to four vehicles, built-in robes in another two bedrooms and a genuine family bathroom. This is a tightly held, leafy and prestigious location with a dream family lifestyle offering, near a diversity of Melbourne's most elite private schools, that also allows you to walk to so many great cafes, fine restaurants and plenty of shopping at both Union Road and Maling Road, plus you have easy access to trains from Union Railway Station and much more shopping to be found at Camberwell Junction, Box Hill Central and Whitehorse Road.
Agent: Kellie Liu - kellie.liu@marshallwhite.com.au - 0433148705
Agent: Tim Mursell - tim.mursell@marshallwhite.com.au - 03 8564 2559
Box Hill South, VIC 3128
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Charming 1-Bedroom Villa plus study in Box Hill South
Description: Step into the warmth and comfort of Villa 55, a stylish one-bedroom plus study home located within the welcoming Hayville Retirement Community in Box Hill South. Thoughtfully designed for those over 65, this villa offers both security and convenience in a vibrant setting. The spacious, light-filled interiors feature 1 bedroom with built-in robes, an open-plan kitchen and living area, a sleek modern bathroom, and a separate laundry. Smart storage solutions-including a dedicated pantry-ensure effortless everyday living. Nestled within beautifully landscaped gardens, this charming home boasts a private rear courtyard and parking, providing both tranquillity and practicality. Enjoy year-round comfort with split-system air conditioning and contemporary appliances, while the 24-hour emergency call system offers peace of mind. Ideally positioned, Villa 55 places you within easy reach of Box Hill Shopping Centre, Box Hill Golf Club, and Surrey Hills Station-making daily outings and essentials easily accessible. The Hayville Retirement Community further enhances your lifestyle with a range of amenities, including a hairdressing salon, gym, library, billiards room, and a lively community hub. This wonderful villa won't be on the market for long! Schedule a private inspection today-available Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM-by calling 03 9890 0171 or visiting this link https://tricare-au.com/3ETRdgN. *Please note: photos are for marketing purposes only and may differ slightly from the available property.
Agent: Glenice Robertson - HayvilleRC@tricare.com.au - 03 9890 0171
Balwyn, VIC 3103
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: The Perfect Location Does Exist
Description: Just a short stroll from the Balwyn shopping precinct, and within easy reach of parks, schools, transport, cafes and restaurants, this light filled two bedroom single level brick unit recently re-painted and offering new carpet is the ideal opportunity for first home buyers to establish themselves in this highly sought after location. The sun filled living and dining area with the highly desired northern aspect providing plenty of natural light, combined with a spacious kitchen/meals area, a generous main bedroom with built in robes, second bedroom with robe, central bathroom with shower and bath, separate toilet and a spacious laundry with access to the rear courtyard and rear access from the single remote control garage is the perfect balance for everyday living. Includes gas heating, security doors and a location fit for an entertaining lifestyle, downsizer or fantastic investment. Walking distance to the 109 tram, supermarket, a broad selection of dining and café options, Balwyn library, Balwyn Primary School, Palace Cinemas, and nearby parks including John August Reserve, Balwyn Park, Maranoa Botanic Gardens and Beckett Park and Canterbury Station not far away. Zoned for Canterbury Girls' Secondary College and Camberwell High School.
Agent: Brett Philipp - brett.philipp@marshallwhite.com.au - 03 9822 9999
Agent: Brenton Linmeiers - brenton.linmeiers@marshallwhite.com.au - 03 9822 9999
Mont Albert, VIC 3127
Land Size: 845 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: 'Hawkesbury' c1923 flexible & refined family lifestyle sanctuary
Description: Outstanding long-term family credentials, combined with flexible and refined north-oriented living zones overlooking lush gardens, give this superbly enhanced two-level residence a decisive advantage for the next generation to enjoy. 'Hawkesbury' c1923 is an attractive Californian bungalow set on an approximately 845 sqm allotment, perfectly secluded amid glorious greenery and desirably positioned in a tightly held, community-minded pocket. Secure entry is provided by an automatic gate and video intercom, welcoming you into a tranquil, manicured garden and a light-filled, spacious home equipped with CCTV surveillance and an alarm system. High decorative ceilings and polished parquetry floors lead to an elegant sitting room and a large dining room (OFPs), complemented by a beautiful main bedroom (BIRs), a second bedroom, and a versatile two-room lounge/bedroom with a study featuring French doors opening onto a garden veranda. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms with built-in robes are accompanied by a family bathroom, a study nook, and generous attic storage. The ground level offers a full bathroom, powder room, and sizable laundry, leading to a substantial north-facing family zone where dining and living areas (with speaker system and Jetmaster fireplace) open to a gorgeous garden-set BBQ terrace. The huge granite-topped kitchen features stainless-steel appliances and ample walk-in pantry storage. Additional features include ducted heating, evaporative cooling, exquisite period details, new carpet, 12,000-litre rainwater tanks, a lock-up shed, and a secure carport. Impeccably designed for easy indoor-outdoor entertaining, this meticulously maintained home is ideal for families, just a short walk to Mont Albert and Surrey Hills Villages, train station, parkland, and excellent schools, and close to Box Hill Central, AquaLink, and Deakin University.
Agent: Scott Patterson - spatterson@kayburton.com.au - +61 3 8862 8001
Agent: Judy Balloch - jballoch@kayburton.com.au - +61 3 8862 8001
Agent: Garrick Lim - glim@kayburton.com.au - +61 3 8862 8001
Camberwell, VIC 3124
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Retirement Living, Surrounded By Lifestyle
Description: By private inspection only. In the boutique surrounds of Lynden Estate, with only six residences, this ground-floor apartment brings independence and a genuine sense of style to retirement living. A dedicated entry with built-in storage introduces the interior, before opening into a generous living and dining room awash with northern light. Wide glass doors draw you out to a private patio, partly covered for shade yet perfectly positioned to soak up the sun. The kitchen has everything in easy reach, with stone benches, a wall oven, electric cooktop, microwave and dishwasher set within a smart U-shaped design. The main bedroom with built-in robes and its own ensuite adds everyday comfort, while the second bedroom and bathroom provide space for visiting family, hobbies or a home study. Ducted heating and cooling, a European laundry with cupboards, and a dedicated car space all add to the ease. Life here is about choice. Stay independent or take advantage of optional village services, from delivered meals, to laundry support and a community bus to the shops. With Lynden Park just metres away, Hartwell Station and the #70 and #75 trams a short stroll, and local cafés and eateries close at hand, everything is within easy reach. This is retirement living reimagined. It's bright, low-maintenance and designed to keep you enjoying life on your terms. Proudly presented by Woodards Camberwell. We donate a portion of our fee from every property transaction to the Woodards Foundation to support people experiencing homelessness, family violence and social isolation.
Agent: Kate Hurburgh - khurburgh@woodards.com.au - 9805 1111
Agent: Chris Gillon - cgillon@woodards.com.au - 03 9805 1111
Balwyn, VIC 3103
Land Size: 2440 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Exceptional Opportunities on 2,440sqm without Heritage Overlay
Description: A rare and remarkable offering in the heart of Balwyn, Chorley Wood presents a prime development or investment opportunity on a generous flat allotment of 2,440sqm approx. (30.33m x 80.47m), without any Heritage overlay restrictions. Presently comprising six well-maintained, fully tenanted two-bedroom apartments, the property provides an immediate income stream and outstanding flexibility while future plans are explored (STCA). Ideal for developers or investors, offering exceptional potential in a tightly held and prestigious location. Alternatively a magnificent opportunity for a new luxury house build (STCA). Superbly positioned for lifestyle and convenience, this blue-chip address is just moments from numerous amenities and elite schooling including Fintona Girls' School, Balwyn Primary, Camberwell Grammar, Canterbury Girls School, Balwyn Village shopping, Maling Road Village, cafés, restaurants, Canterbury station, and trams. A truly rare opportunity to secure a significant Balwyn landholding with proven investment appeal and long-term upside.
Agent: Sophie Su - ssu@kayburton.com.au - +61 3 8862 8001
Agent: Scott Patterson - spatterson@kayburton.com.au - +61 3 8862 8001
Surrey Hills, VIC 3127
Land Size: 324 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Single-Level Comfort on Its Own Title in Surrey Hills
Description: Set on a prized corner allotment in a quiet, tree-lined pocket of Surrey Hills, this beautifully maintained two-bedroom home offers a comfortable and inviting setting with the benefit of being on its own title. The classic brick façade is framed by established gardens, leading into a bright interior that feels calm and welcoming from the moment you step inside. Large windows draw in natural light throughout the living spaces, while the single-level layout affords ease of movement and low-maintenance living. The generous lounge area enjoys garden vistas from two sides, creating a peaceful space to unwind or host guests. The kitchen and dining area provide plenty of room to cook and gather, with extensive bench space flowing to the dining zone, all overlooking the private yard, which has plenty of space to entertain or enjoy quiet time outdoors. Both bedrooms with BIR's are well sized, and the bathroom provides a separate bath and shower, supported by a full laundry with convenient external access. The remote garage with internal and rear access, adds secure off-street parking and practical storage options. Perfectly situated only a short walk to both Canterbury and Chatham railway stations, along with easy access to Union Road and Balwyn shopping precincts. The home also sits comfortably within the sought-after school zones for Camberwell High and Canterbury Girls Secondary College, adding long-term appeal for those planning ahead. A superb match for downsizers, first-home buyers or anyone seeking a quiet lifestyle close to key amenities, this property presents a rare chance to secure a foothold in one of the area's most admired neighbourhoods. The home is ready to move into, and selected photos have been virtually staged to help illustrate how the spaces may be arranged. Call today for a private inspection
Agent: Cooper Hill - reception@cooperhill.au






















