Canterbury vs Deepdene
The verdict
Deepdene is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.10M versus $3.32M in Canterbury. Canterbury rates higher for transport (99 vs 86). Canterbury has a shorter estimated CBD commute (28 vs 39 min). On the separate residential safety score, Canterbury rates higher (54 vs 48/100 in Deepdene).
Scores
| Canterbury | Deepdene | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 91 |
| Transport | 99 | 86 |
| Education | 93 | 93 |
| Liveability | 98 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Canterbury | Deepdene | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,800 | 2,101 |
| Median age | 46 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,877 | $2,243 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 72.7% | 69.3% |
| Born in Australia | 65.6% | 60.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Growth: Canterbury Moderate Growth · Deepdene Moderate Growth
Property
| Canterbury | Deepdene | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.32M | $3.10M |
| Median unit price | $1.11M | $1.46M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 1.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Canterbury | Deepdene | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 54 | 48 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 859 | 952 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 192 | 48 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 115 | 48 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,231 | 3,427 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Canterbury | Deepdene | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 5 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,173 | 1,166 |
See the full school list on each profile: Canterbury · Deepdene
Transport
| Canterbury | Deepdene | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 21 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 5 | 8 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 28 | 39 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 510 m | 110 m |
Liveability
| Canterbury | Deepdene | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 4 |
| Parks | 15 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 17 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.2 km | 10.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.9 km | 9.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Canterbury | Deepdene | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,800 | 2,101 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,871 | 2,171 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,333 | 2,514 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.23% | 0.82% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Canterbury or Deepdene?
Canterbury has the higher residential safety score (Canterbury 54/100 vs Deepdene 48/100).
Which is more affordable, Canterbury or Deepdene?
Deepdene is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.10M versus $3.32M.
Which has better schools, Canterbury or Deepdene?
Canterbury has a higher average school ICSEA (Canterbury 1173 vs Deepdene 1166; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Canterbury or Deepdene?
Canterbury has the higher transport score (Canterbury 99/100 vs Deepdene 86/100).
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