Canterbury vs Surrey Hills
The verdict
Surrey Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.35M versus $3.32M in Canterbury. Canterbury rates higher for liveability (98 vs 93). Canterbury is closer to the coast (10.2 km vs 11.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Surrey Hills rates higher (78 vs 54/100 in Canterbury).
Scores
| Canterbury | Surrey Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 95 |
| Transport | 99 | 99 |
| Education | 93 | 94 |
| Liveability | 98 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Canterbury | Surrey Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,800 | 13,655 |
| Median age | 46 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,877 | $2,503 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 72.7% | 71.8% |
| Born in Australia | 65.6% | 70.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Growth: Canterbury Moderate Growth · Surrey Hills Moderate Growth
Property
| Canterbury | Surrey Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.32M | $2.35M |
| Median unit price | $1.11M | $899K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -0.2% |
| 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 | Surrey Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 54 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 859 | 476 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 192 | 212 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 115 | 73 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,231 | 2,724 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Canterbury | Surrey Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 5 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,173 | 1,162 |
See the full school list on each profile: Canterbury · Surrey Hills
Transport
| Canterbury | Surrey Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 21 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 5 | 14 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 28 | 32 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 510 m | 440 m |
Liveability
| Canterbury | Surrey Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 15 |
| Parks | 15 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 17 | 20 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.2 km | 11.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.9 km | 12.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 2.3 km |
Population & growth
| Canterbury | Surrey Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,800 | 13,655 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,871 | 13,779 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,333 | 16,339 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.23% | 0.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Canterbury or Surrey Hills?
Surrey Hills has the higher residential safety score (Canterbury 54/100 vs Surrey Hills 78/100).
Which is more affordable, Canterbury or Surrey Hills?
Surrey Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.35M versus $3.32M.
Which has better schools, Canterbury or Surrey Hills?
Canterbury has a higher average school ICSEA (Canterbury 1173 vs Surrey Hills 1162; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Canterbury or Surrey Hills?
Canterbury and Surrey Hills have similar transport scores.
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