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Foodie, creative, hip, inner-city

Is Surry Hills a Good Place for a Cafe, Restaurant
or Retail Shop? (Sydney)

Surry Hills is Sydney's most celebrated food and café suburb, packed into a dense grid of terrace houses and converted warehouses. Crown Street is one of Australia's finest dining streets, attracting food-obsessed locals and visitors.

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Population
~14,000
Avg Income
$85,000
Foot Traffic
Very High
Parking
Very Difficult
Rent Range
$6,000–$16,000/month

Demand by Business Type

How well does Surry Hills suit each type of business?

Cafes
RECOMMENDED
76/100
Restaurants
RECOMMENDED
72/100
Retail
68/100
Gyms
72/100
Takeaway
76/100

Market Insight

Surry Hills has arguably Australia's most competitive hospitality market. Rents are high but sales volumes match. Success requires a distinctive offering — generic cafés and restaurants will not last. Ideal for experienced operators with a strong concept.

— Locatalyze Market Analysis

Top Commercial Streets

Crown Street
Bourke Street
Cleveland Street

Nearby Traffic Drivers

Sydney CBD border
Central Station
Moore Park entertainment precinct

Best suited for

Business types with strong opportunity in Surry Hills

Cafes Restaurants

Tougher market

Gyms Retail

Who shops here

Young professionals, creatives, hospitality workers, foodies
Suburb Vibe
Foodie, creative, hip, inner-city

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