Canterbury vs Earlwood
The verdict
Canterbury is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.06M versus $2.21M in Earlwood. Canterbury rates higher for education (79 vs 74). Earlwood is closer to the coast (4.5 km vs 6.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Earlwood rates higher (98 vs 57/100 in Canterbury).
Scores
| Canterbury | Earlwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 86 |
| Transport | 90 | 86 |
| Education | 79 | 74 |
| Liveability | 97 | 96 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Canterbury | Earlwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,430 | 18,053 |
| Median age | 34 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,882 | $2,164 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.8% | 48.4% |
| Born in Australia | 42.4% | 61.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.8 |
Growth: Canterbury Moderate Growth · Earlwood Stable
Property
| Canterbury | Earlwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.06M | $2.21M |
| Median unit price | $776K | $895K |
| House price YoY | 7.7% | 7.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $1,000 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.0% | 2.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 64 | 52 |
Median price history
Safety
| Canterbury | Earlwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 57 | 98 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 265 | 89 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 138 | 111 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 265 | 183 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,637 | 2,210 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Canterbury | Earlwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,060 | 1,103 |
See the full school list on each profile: Canterbury · Earlwood
Transport
| Canterbury | Earlwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 86 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 92 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 27 | 40 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 210 m | 810 m |
Liveability
| Canterbury | Earlwood | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 8 |
| Parks | 14 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 19 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 23 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.2 km | 4.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.4 km | 9.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.3 km | 4.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 2.7 km |
Population & growth
| Canterbury | Earlwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,430 | 18,053 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,283 | 18,252 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,777 | 18,821 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.19% | 0.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Canterbury or Earlwood?
Earlwood has the higher residential safety score (Canterbury 57/100 vs Earlwood 98/100).
Which is more affordable, Canterbury or Earlwood?
Canterbury is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.06M versus $2.21M.
Which has better schools, Canterbury or Earlwood?
Earlwood has a higher average school ICSEA (Canterbury 1060 vs Earlwood 1103; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Canterbury or Earlwood?
Canterbury has the higher transport score (Canterbury 90/100 vs Earlwood 86/100).
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