Campsie vs Canterbury
The verdict
Campsie is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.91M versus $1.95M in Canterbury. Canterbury rates higher for education (79 vs 71). Canterbury has a shorter estimated CBD commute (27 vs 29 min). On the separate residential safety score, Campsie rates higher (81 vs 58/100 in Canterbury).
Scores
| Campsie | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 89 |
| Transport | 90 | 90 |
| Education | 71 | 79 |
| Liveability | 97 | 97 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Campsie | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,132 | 9,430 |
| Median age | 36 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,497 | $1,882 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.1% | 54.8% |
| Born in Australia | 28.6% | 42.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Campsie Moderate Growth · Canterbury Moderate Growth
Property
| Campsie | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.91M | $1.95M |
| Median unit price | $670K | $765K |
| House price YoY | 15.2% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $880 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 43 | 43 |
Median price history
Safety
| Campsie | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 81 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 88 | 265 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 126 | 138 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 348 | 244 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,272 | 3,892 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Campsie | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 3 |
| Government | 3 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,028 | 1,056 |
See the full school list on each profile: Campsie · Canterbury
Transport
| Campsie | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 90 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 63 | 37 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 29 | 27 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 230 m | 210 m |
Liveability
| Campsie | 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 | 5 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 15 | 12 |
| Parks | 18 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 6 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.1 km | 6.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.6 km | 9.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.2 km | 6.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 870 m | 1.8 km |
Population & growth
| Campsie | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 26,132 | 9,430 |
| Estimated 2025 | 27,503 | 10,283 |
| Projected 2041 | 29,072 | 10,777 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.29% | 2.19% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Campsie or Canterbury?
Campsie has the higher residential safety score (Campsie 81/100 vs Canterbury 58/100).
Which is more affordable, Campsie or Canterbury?
Campsie is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.91M versus $1.95M.
Which has better schools, Campsie or Canterbury?
Canterbury has a higher average school ICSEA (Campsie 1028 vs Canterbury 1056; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Campsie or Canterbury?
Campsie and Canterbury have similar transport scores.
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