2/972 Riversdale Road
Surrey Hills, VIC 3127

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- schools in Surrey Hills
- 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
Cooper Reserve
Warrigal Rd, Camberwell, Victoria, 3124
321 m straight-line distance
Through Road Reserve
Through Rd, Camberwell, Victoria, 3124
387 m straight-line distance
South Surrey Park
Union Rd, Surrey Hills, Victoria, 3127
485 m straight-line distance
Wattle Park
Riversdale Rd, Burwood, Victoria, 3125
639 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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Property Details
Apartment / Unit / Flat
RESIDENTIAL
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
Family Season - The Round | Year 2026
Ages 4–99
Mon, 19 Oct · Brighton
Bayside Art Babies
Up to age 2
Mon, 19 Oct · Brighton
Bayside Art Babies
Up to age 2
What's Nearby
Cosgriff Irish Dancing School
'Tara' 2/18 Essex Rd, Surrey Hills
Love2learn
2 Kendall St, Canterbury
Kung Fu Force AU
Unit 2/8 Havelock St, , Burwood
Haydn Music Center
303/9 Prospect Street, Box Hill
Glorious Studio
Shop 1 / 10 Yertchuk Ave, Ashwood
BDC Dance Studios
15 Yertchuk Ave , Ashwood
Bonjour Babies (Camberwell VIC)
2/321 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell
Aikido Dentoukan
23 Boondara Rd, Mont Albert North
Midlife Muso
42 Rustic Avenue, Burwood East
Nearby Schools

Wattle Park Primary School
225 Warrigal Rd, Burwood VIC 3125, Australia

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

St Dominic's Primary School - Camberwell East
145 Highfield Road, Camberwell East VIC 3124 Australia

Siena College - Camberwell
815 Riversdale Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124 Australia

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

Canterbury Primary School
Molesworth Street , Canterbury VIC 3126 Australia
Nearby schools do not imply enrolment eligibility. Confirm catchments, year levels and childcare availability directly with the provider.
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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
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
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
Camberwell, VIC 3124
Land Size: 667 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Homeowners, Investors, Developers Opportunities Abound!
Description: Positioned on a generous 667m² block in one of Camberwell's most sought-after family friendly pockets, this 3-bedroom plus study, 1-bathroom residence allows for a myriad of opportunities. Developers and investors may consider conversion into a specialist medical suite (STCA), with excellent potential for off-street parking utilising both front and back garden and superb access to public transport, including nearby train stations and Toorak Road tram stops. The existing home provides accommodation with scope to renovate and make it your own. Alternatively, for those seeking to create something truly special, this site presents the chance to build your dream residence in a prestigious family-friendly locale. Families will also appreciate the excellent educational opportunities, with the property zoned for Hartwell Primary School with Emmaus College, Presbyterian Ladies' College and Deakin University close by. Enjoy the lifestyle advantages of a short stroll to Camberwell/Toorak Road Precinct and Hartwell Village on Toorak Road, where cafes, boutique services, and medical facilities create a welcoming village atmosphere. Finally, weekends are made for relaxation with Back Creek Trail, Lynden Park and Through Road Reserve and Playground just moments away, offering tranquil green spaces and walking trails. This property is all about choice and opportunity renovate, redevelop, reimagine. The future here is yours to decide. Key Features: 667 sqm Land For Development Potential Site For Medical Suite (STCA) No Heritage Overlay Prime Toorak Road Location Call today for a Private Inspection. Digital Staging has been used for some internal photographs
Agent: Cooper Hill - reception@cooperhill.au
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
Burwood, VIC 3125
Land Size: 267 m²
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Low Maintenance Ease on its Own Parcel
Description: Benefitting from its own title, this single level two bedroom residence offers peace, privacy and security that's not often found in this mode of living. With the endearing appeal of a traditional weatherboard construction, this home has been extensively renovated for your modern comfort and rests amongst its delightful grounds zoned for entertaining. Behind a tall secure fence, the residence welcomes with hardwood floors that flow through. Comprises a lounge and dining room with a wall of glazed doors that harness the warming west sun before opening onto the vast decked alfresco that's framed with built in seating for the perfect place to entertain or simply bask in the sun. Served by a sleek stone kitchen with 900mm gas cooking and dishwasher. Also features a bathroom with full height tiles and walk in shower, two robed bedrooms, ducted climate control and auto gated parking. Head to the popular Banksia Café for a morning coffee on the way to its adjoining playground or the revamped Wattle Park Tram playground and Golf Course. And enjoy the ease of being within walking distance to Wattle Park Primary, PLC, Deakin Burwood village for shopping or tram and Burwood train station. Or branch out to the broader offerings of Brickworks, Camberwell and Ashburton villages. *Please Note* Buxton Real Estate may refuse to provide further information about the property should you prefer not to disclose your Full Contact Details including Phone Number. Photo id required upon entering the property.
Agent: Nicole Lismore - nicole.l@buxton.com.au - 99157888
Agent: Larry Zhou - larry.z@buxton.com.au - 03 9592 8000
Box Hill South, VIC 3128
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Coming soon! Bright 1-bedroom villa Box Hill
Description: Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in this stylish one-bedroom villa, nestled within the highly sought-after Hayville Retirement Community for over 65s. Coming soon! Step inside to find a beautifully updated kitchen and spacious open-plan living and dining area, ideal for hosting family and friends. Enjoy indoor-outdoor living with a private courtyard offering plenty of space to relax or entertain. Key Features include: - Contemporary kitchen with modern appliances - Living and dining zone - Private courtyard for outdoor enjoyment - Split-system air conditioning for year-round comfort - Secure single-car garage with auto-opening door - 24-hour emergency call system for peace of mind - Welcoming, vibrant community atmosphere Hayville's Community Centre is a lively hub featuring a gym, library, hair salon, billiards room, and a full calendar of engaging activities. Located just moments from Box Hill Shopping Centre, Box Hill Golf Club, and Surrey Hills Station, you'll enjoy easy access to essential services and local attractions. Retire with confidence in a place that feels like home and like family. Ready to take the next step? Contact Glenice Robertson today on 03 9890 0171 to arrange your private viewing or visit https://www.tricare.com.au/properties/coming-soon-bright-1-bedroom-villa-box-hill/ for more details. *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
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: A successful first step onto the property ladder
Description: In a cherished tree-lined avenue that is just around the corner from Union Road's dynamic village with the Coles Local, top-rated eateries and the train station, first timers will want to call this very private one bedroom home their own. Enjoying the fresh feel of new carpet and just-painted interiors, there's also an updated kitchen/meals for immediate comfort. Spend time relaxing with friends in the spacious living room alongside the open fireplace or out in the serene courtyard. Wonderfully convenient, leave the car in the garage and stroll to Surrey Gardens and buses bound for the Riversdale Road tram, Wattle Park, Deakin University and Chadstone Shopping Centre. * A quiet and private one bedroom design * Single level * Freshly painted with new carpet * Updated kitchen * Courtyard * Garage Terms: 10% deposit, balance 30/45/60/90 days
Agent: Brooke Warwick - brooke.warwick@fletchers.net.au - 03 9831 3421
Agent: David Taylor - david.taylor@fletchers.net.au - 98362222
Burwood, VIC 3125
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Simply Amazing Value!
Description: Perfectly positioned at the front of this well kept complex, this single level residence boasts unlimited potential both inside and out from its multiple rooms to its very own driveway! The property has had a long standing stable tenancy and is ready for a refreshing update with your own personal taste. The functional floorplan consists of large north facing living room, kitchen with meals area, two bedrooms (both with built in robes), bathroom with bath and separate shower, separate laundry, single lock up garage and amazing outlooks to the manicured gardens from most rooms. Ultimate convenience is achieved in this location which has easy access to Burwood Village shopping, cafes and restaurant, tram, bus, Burwood Reserve, Wattle Park and nearby Deakin University, PLC and further Catholic and Government primary schools as well as close proximity to Gardiners Creek walking and bike paths. A terrific opportunity for all first home buyers, downsizers and astute investors alike in a terrific location. INSPECTION TIME SUBJECT TO CHANGE- PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE REGULARLY
Agent: Brendan Cain - brendan@jacain.com.au - 03 9805 2966
Agent: Chris Cain - chris@jacain.com.au - 03 9805 2900






















