CANTERBURY

Sydney South
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House Median
This suburb $2,050,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $750,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 3,595
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 16.4%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 9,430
Density 4,802.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney South
State New South Wales

CANTERBURY Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $2,050,000
House Sales Volume 31 sales
Unit Median $750,000
Unit Sales Volume 41 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House $950/wk
2 Bed Unit $710/wk
3 Bed Unit $900/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

CANTERBURY Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Safe
Crime rate: 3,595 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.54x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

CANTERBURY 3,595/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

CANTERBURY has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

CANTERBURY Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

9,430
Total Population
4,802
people/km² density
16.4%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
China
1,550 people
16.4%
2
England
1,226 people
13.0%
3
Australia
1,168 people
12.4%
4
Greece
705 people
7.5%
5
Ireland
505 people
5.4%

Transport

11.2 km
to Sydney CBD
26 min
drive to CBD
47 min
transit to CBD
No Station
bus/car required

Local Schools (1)

Public (1)

Canterbury Girls High School

Details
69.7 score Year 7-12 Girls

CANTERBURY Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 5 neighbouring suburbs

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About CANTERBURY

Canterbury is located in Southern Sydney, approximately 11.2km from CBD, about 47 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 9,430 with a density of 4802 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $2,050,000, above Sydney average; unit median $750,000, below Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Canterbury Girls High School has 64 Distinguished Achievers.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 3595 per 100,000, 0.54x the NSW average, a very safe area.

Demographics: Chinese comprises 16.44%, the largest ethnic group, followed by English (13.00%) and Australian (12.39%), has a notable Chinese community.

Transport: No train station coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Canterbury has a house median of $2,050,000 and unit median of $750,000. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Canterbury has a crime rate of 3595 per 100,000, which is 0.54x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: Canterbury Girls High School, 2024 HSC results: 64 Distinguished Achievers, 2 All Rounders, 1 Top Achievers, 1 First in Course, AU Guide Score 69.7.

According to ABS 2021 Census, Canterbury has a population of 9,430, with Chinese comprising 16.40%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: Chinese (16.44%), English (13.00%), Aust (12.39%), Greek (7.48%), Irish (5.36%).

Canterbury is approximately 11.2km from Sydney CBD, about 26 minutes by car or 47 minutes by public transport. No train station coverage. Relies mainly on bus or driving. Middle ring suburb, reasonably convenient commute.