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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Canterbury is a moderate growth suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown, NSW 2193, about 9km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.06M 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 57/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2193 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
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 March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1065 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Canterbury Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1082
- Canterbury Girls High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1059
- Canterbury South Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1038
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Mel's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1056
- Campsie Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1016
- Canterbury Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1018
- Edgeware SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 851
- Ashbury Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1111
- Yeo Park Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1144
- St Francis Xavier Catholic School AshburyPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1102
- Earlwood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1107
- Harcourt Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1033
- Wangee Park SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1011
- St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1094
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1110
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Canterbury
Is Canterbury safe?
Canterbury has a residential safety score of 57/100, 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 3,637 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Canterbury?
In Canterbury, the median house price is $2.06M and the median unit price is $776K. Median weekly house rent is $800.
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 1060 (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.