Canterbury

NSW 2193 · Canterbury-Bankstown

9,430 (2021) → 10,283 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area (est. 399,994 residents)

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

9,430

Population

$1.95M

Median house (2025)

Safety score

Transport score

Canterbury is a moderate growth suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown, NSW 2193, about 9km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.95M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 90/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Canterbury has an overall score of 89/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 58/100.

9.4 km

To Sydney CBD

6.2 km

To coast

$880/wk

Median rent (house)

210 m

To nearest station

Demographics

9,430

Population

Median age

2.5

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Canterbury-Bankstown LGA population (est. 2025)399,994

Median household income (weekly)$1,882

vs NSW median+1.7%

Bachelor degree or higher54.8%

Born in Australia42.4%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,058 / 2,270 / 229

Top countries of birth: China (8.04%), Vietnam (4.95%), Nepal (2.91%), Philippines (2.65%), Greece (2.45%)

Top languages: Mandarin (8.91%), Greek (5.78%), Vietnamese (5.37%), Arabic (4.24%), Cantonese (3.43%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.95M

Median house (2025)

$765K+22.3%

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$880 / $670 wk

Rental yield (house)2.3%

Days on market (house)43 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling265/100k

Steal from dwelling329/100k

Motor vehicle theft138/100k

Domestic assault244/100k

Robbery11/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 367 (all categories, latest year)3,892 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

355

Within 10km3 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1065 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Canterbury Girls High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1069
Canterbury Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1065
Canterbury South Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1034

Nearby (within 10km)

St Mel's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1057
Campsie Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1017
Canterbury Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1003
Edgeware SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 852
Ashbury Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1110
Yeo Park Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1119
St Francis Xavier Catholic School AshburyPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1100
Earlwood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1095
Harcourt Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1030
Wangee Park SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1006
St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1085
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1093

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

1Train

37Bus

CBD commute (est.)27 min (train)

Nearest train stationCanterbury (210 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.5°C

Summer max

17.5°C

Winter max

1,090mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

232 in suburbSupermarkets

3812 in suburbCafes/Rest.

6814 in suburbParks

427 in suburbPlaygrounds

1692 in suburbPools

164 in suburbGyms

51 in suburbDog parks

172 in suburbGPs

131 in suburbPharmacies

110 in suburbChildcare

50 in suburbLibraries

15029 in suburbSports fields

2Vets

Nearest beachKyeemagh Dog Beach (6.3 km)

Nearest hospitalCanterbury Hospital (1.8 km)

Nearest vet1.8 km

Nearest airportSydney (6.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate2.19%

Projected population 204110,777

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Canterbury-Bankstown

Ashbury$2.48M83transport Hurlstone Park$2.44M90transport Campsie$2.05M90transport Earlwood$2.05M86transport Clemton ParkData not available69transport Croydon Park$2.20M82transport

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Frequently asked questions about Canterbury

Is Canterbury safe?

Canterbury has a residential safety score of 58/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,892 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Canterbury?

In Canterbury, the median house price is $1.95M and the median unit price is $765K. Median weekly house rent is $880.

How far is Canterbury from Sydney CBD?

Canterbury is about 9.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 27 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Canterbury?

Canterbury has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1056 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Canterbury?

Canterbury has a transport score of 90/100, including 1 train station and 37 bus stops.