Canterbury vs Hurlstone Park
The verdict
Canterbury is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.06M versus $2.48M in Hurlstone Park. Hurlstone Park rates higher for education (85 vs 79). Hurlstone Park has a shorter estimated CBD commute (25 vs 27 min). On the separate residential safety score, Hurlstone Park rates higher (68 vs 57/100 in Canterbury).
Scores
| Canterbury | Hurlstone Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 91 |
| Transport | 90 | 90 |
| Education | 79 | 85 |
| Liveability | 97 | 97 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Canterbury | Hurlstone Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,430 | 5,001 |
| Median age | 34 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,882 | $2,121 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.8% | 60.5% |
| Born in Australia | 42.4% | 60.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Canterbury Moderate Growth · Hurlstone Park Moderate Growth
Property
| Canterbury | Hurlstone Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.06M | $2.48M |
| Median unit price | $776K | $797K |
| House price YoY | 7.7% | 16.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 64 | 63 |
Median price history
Safety
| Canterbury | Hurlstone Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 57 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 265 | 200 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 138 | 100 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 265 | 140 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,637 | 3,219 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Canterbury | Hurlstone Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,060 | 851 |
See the full school list on each profile: Canterbury · Hurlstone Park
Transport
| Canterbury | Hurlstone Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 90 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 27 | 25 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 210 m | 290 m |
Liveability
| Canterbury | Hurlstone 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 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 17 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.2 km | 5.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.4 km | 8.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.3 km | 5.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 3.0 km |
Population & growth
| Canterbury | Hurlstone Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,430 | 5,001 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,283 | 5,241 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,777 | 6,400 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.19% | 1.18% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Canterbury or Hurlstone Park?
Hurlstone Park has the higher residential safety score (Canterbury 57/100 vs Hurlstone Park 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Canterbury or Hurlstone Park?
Canterbury is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.06M versus $2.48M.
Which has better schools, Canterbury or Hurlstone Park?
Canterbury has a higher average school ICSEA (Canterbury 1060 vs Hurlstone Park 851; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Canterbury or Hurlstone Park?
Canterbury and Hurlstone Park have similar transport scores.
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