Ashbury vs Canterbury
The verdict
Canterbury is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.95M versus $2.40M in Ashbury. Canterbury rates higher for transport (90 vs 83). Canterbury has a shorter estimated CBD commute (27 vs 38 min). On the separate residential safety score, Ashbury rates higher (100 vs 58/100 in Canterbury).
Scores
| Ashbury | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 89 |
| Transport | 83 | 90 |
| Education | 78 | 79 |
| Liveability | 100 | 97 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ashbury | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,353 | 9,430 |
| Median age | 44 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,571 | $1,882 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.1% | 54.8% |
| Born in Australia | 66.7% | 42.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.5 |
Growth: Ashbury Moderate Growth · Canterbury Moderate Growth
Property
| Ashbury | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.40M | $1.95M |
| Median unit price | $1.20M | $765K |
| House price YoY | 31.4% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $880 | $880 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.9% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 46 | 43 |
Median price history
Safety
| Ashbury | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 60 | 265 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 30 | 138 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 119 | 244 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,297 | 3,892 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ashbury | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,057 | 1,056 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ashbury · Canterbury
Transport
| Ashbury | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 90 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 37 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 38 | 27 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 210 m |
Liveability
| Ashbury | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 12 |
| Parks | 4 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 31 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.0 km | 6.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.7 km | 9.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.1 km | 6.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 1.8 km |
Population & growth
| Ashbury | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,353 | 9,430 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,514 | 10,283 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,291 | 10,777 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.18% | 2.19% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ashbury or Canterbury?
Ashbury has the higher residential safety score (Ashbury 100/100 vs Canterbury 58/100).
Which is more affordable, Ashbury or Canterbury?
Canterbury is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.95M versus $2.40M.
Which has better schools, Ashbury or Canterbury?
Ashbury has a higher average school ICSEA (Ashbury 1057 vs Canterbury 1056; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ashbury or Canterbury?
Canterbury has the higher transport score (Ashbury 83/100 vs Canterbury 90/100).
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