Overview
Moving to Surrey
Surrey is a large, rapidly growing city with several town centres rather than one downtown. It has strong South Asian and other newcomer communities, while travel between neighbourhoods and jobs can be longer than the Surrey address suggests.
Choose among six town centres
Whalley or City Centre has SkyTrain, government, education and health growth; Guildford, Newton, Fleetwood, Cloverdale and South Surrey have different housing and employment patterns. Logistics and industrial work clusters near major highways.
Confirm the neighbourhood before judging the commute.
Use rapid transit where it exists
Expo Line stations serve northern Surrey, with buses connecting the rest of the city. Planned extensions should not be treated as current service when signing a lease.
Jobs in Campbell Heights or outer industrial areas often require a car.
Verify new and secondary housing
Surrey has many condominiums, suburban homes and secondary suites. Review legal-unit status, parking, utilities and sound separation and confirm the landlord’s authority.
Construction near rapid transit can affect noise and access.
Use established community infrastructure
Surrey has extensive Punjabi, Hindi, Chinese, Filipino and other language services, cultural institutions and businesses. Schools and settlement agencies are experienced with newcomer families.
Rapid population growth can create wait times for health, child care and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about moving to surrey
Does SkyTrain serve all of Surrey?
No. It serves northern stations, with bus or car connections for many other neighbourhoods.
Is Surrey one compact centre?
No. It contains several town centres spread across a large area.
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