Canterbury
Canterbury Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Canterbury Safety
Crime Type Distribution Click category for details
Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Canterbury Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Canterbury Schools
Local Schools 5
Nearby Top Schools 6
Methodist Ladies' College
Ruyton Girls' School
Fintona Girls' School
Trinity Grammar School Kew
Genazzano FCJ College
Siena College Ltd
Suburbs Near CANTERBURY
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📍 About Canterbury
CANTERBURY is a well-established suburb in Eastern Melbourne. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 7,800 residents across a compact area, resulting in a density of 2480 people/km².
Property: Canterbury's real estate market reflects its prestigious location, with Data Vic Q2 2025 showing a median house price of $3.5M, representing substantial growth of 53% over the past 10 years. Units have maintained their value at a median of $1.3M, though prices have softened slightly with a 2% decline over the same decade.
Education: The suburb offers access to quality schooling options. According to VCAA 2025 VCE results, families can choose from Canterbury Girls Secondary College, a well-performing local public school ranked #31 among state schools, or the highly regarded Camberwell Girls Grammar School, which holds the #7 ranking among private institutions.
Safety: Canterbury residents enjoy exceptional peace of mind, with Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 showing a crime rate of just 2885 per 100,000 people. This represents only 0.42 times the Victorian average of 6810, making it an extremely safe area for families.
Demographics: The suburb has a diverse community composition, with Chinese residents making up 19.90% of the population (approximately 1,552 people), contributing to a moderate Chinese presence within the local community.
Transport: Canterbury offers convenient access to Melbourne's CBD, located approximately 13.8km away with a typical 23-minute drive. Public transport users benefit from the local train station, which connects to both the Belgrave and Lilydale lines.