Canterbury vs Clemton Park
The verdict
Clemton Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.87M versus $2.06M in Canterbury. Canterbury rates higher for transport (90 vs 69). Canterbury has a shorter estimated CBD commute (27 vs 46 min). On the separate residential safety score, Clemton Park rates higher (100 vs 57/100 in Canterbury).
Scores
| Canterbury | Clemton Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 77 |
| Transport | 90 | 69 |
| Education | 79 | 61 |
| Liveability | 97 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Canterbury | Clemton Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,430 | 1,676 |
| Median age | 34 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,882 | $1,869 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.8% | 34.0% |
| Born in Australia | 42.4% | 57.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.8 |
Growth: Canterbury Moderate Growth · Clemton Park Moderate Growth
Property
| Canterbury | Clemton Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.06M | $1.87M |
| Median unit price | $776K | $1.33M |
| House price YoY | 7.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $1,000 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 64 | 72 |
Median price history
Safety
| Canterbury | Clemton Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 57 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 265 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 138 | 60 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 265 | 298 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,637 | 2,088 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Canterbury | Clemton Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,060 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Canterbury · Clemton Park
Transport
| Canterbury | Clemton Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 69 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 27 | 46 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 210 m | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Canterbury | Clemton Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 0 |
| Parks | 14 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.2 km | 6.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.4 km | 11.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.3 km | 6.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 920 m |
Population & growth
| Canterbury | Clemton Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,430 | 1,676 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,283 | 1,828 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,777 | 1,915 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.19% | 2.19% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Canterbury or Clemton Park?
Clemton Park has the higher residential safety score (Canterbury 57/100 vs Clemton Park 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Canterbury or Clemton Park?
Clemton Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.87M versus $2.06M.
Which has better public transport, Canterbury or Clemton Park?
Canterbury has the higher transport score (Canterbury 90/100 vs Clemton Park 69/100).
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