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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)

89
Overall score

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

9,430
Population
$1.95M
Median house (2025)
58
Safety score
90
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
34
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

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

58
Residential

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

25
Break & enter dwelling265/100k
31
Steal from dwelling329/100k
13
Motor vehicle theft138/100k
23
Domestic assault244/100k
1
Robbery11/100k
19
Non-domestic assault201/100k

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

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

78

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

355
Within 10km3 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
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

90
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
7h
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

Fitness

63

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

16
Gyms
4
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
150
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

76

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

68
Parks
5
Nature reserves
98
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
5
Dog parks
5
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

55

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
6
Galleries
5
Libraries
1
Arts centres
2
Landmarks

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

5

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
8
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.11

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

10

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

2
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.32

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

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$2.48M83transportHurlstone Park$2.44M90transportCampsie$2.05M90transportEarlwood$2.05M86transportClemton ParkData not available69transportCroydon 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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.