The size of Surrey Downs is approximately 1.6 square kilometres. It has 12 parks covering nearly 16.3% of total area. The population of Surrey Downs in 2011 was 3,269 people. By 2016 the population was 3,307 showing a population growth of 1.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Surrey Downs is 30-39 years. Households in Surrey Downs are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Surrey Downs work in a clerical occupation. In 2011, 80% of the homes in Surrey Downs were owner-occupied compared with 78.7% in 2016. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $478,000.