Canterbury
VIC 3126 · Boroondara
7,800 (2021) → 7,871 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Canterbury is a moderate growth suburb in Boroondara, VIC 3126, about 10km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $3.32M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 99/100, and is about 10km inland. Canterbury has an overall score of 97/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 54/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3126 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (10.4%), England (3.27%), India (1.72%), Malaysia (1.72%), New Zealand (1.36%)
Top languages: Mandarin (13.17%), Cantonese (2.26%), Greek (1.35%), Vietnamese (1.22%), Italian (0.9%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
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: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1120 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Camberwell Grammar SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1192
- Canterbury Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1192
- Camberwell Girls Grammar SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1180
- Canterbury Girls Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1141
- Strathcona Baptist Girls' GrammarCombined · IndependentICSEA 1135
- Camberwell Girls Grammar School - Junior CampusCombined · Independent
- Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar - Primary CampusCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Camberwell High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1119
- Fintona Girls' SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1191
- Balwyn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1171
- Siena College LtdSecondary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1153
- St Paul's CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1090
- Chatham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1147
- SEDA College (Victoria)Secondary · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1036
- Our Lady of Good Counsel SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1138
- St Dominic's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1169
- Camberwell Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1194
- Deepdene Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1159
- Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1154
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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 54/100, 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 3,231 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Canterbury?
In Canterbury, the .
How far is Canterbury from Melbourne CBD?
Canterbury is about 9.9 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 28 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Canterbury?
Canterbury has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1168 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Canterbury?
Canterbury has a transport score of 99/100 and 21 bus stops.