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Fairview Park vs Surrey Downs

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 1.9 km apart, on the same open data. Fairview Park scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

Fairview ParkSurrey Downs
Active5284
Safety8645
Wealth7857
Value6560
Parks7894
Cafés2828
Transit3283
Green space7490
Active & healthy5968
Schools nearby (OSM)7365
Median rent$370/wk $330/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$907,000$850,000
House sales this quarter1512
Population3,7923,358
Full profile Fairview Park in full Surrey Downs in full

Scores are percentiles across all 274 Adelaide suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Fairview Park safer than Surrey Downs?

Fairview Park scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Fairview Park or Surrey Downs?

Surrey Downs has the lower median house price of the two ($850,000 vs $907,000).

Should I live in Fairview Park or Surrey Downs?

Fairview Park scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Fairview Park or Surrey Downs.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →