Canterbury

VIC 3126 • Greater Melbourne

7,800
Population (2021)
$57,304
Median Income
3.13 km²
Area
80m
Elevation

About Canterbury

Canterbury is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in Victoria, located within the Boroondara (City) area. With a population of 7,800 and a median income of $57,304, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 3.13 km² at an elevation of 80m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Melbourne.

Located within Greater Melbourne, the suburb offers convenient access to the CBD, public transport, and major amenities. Local cafes, shops, and green spaces contribute to a liveable neighbourhood environment. Canterbury combines Melbourne's renowned lifestyle with suburban comfort.

Canterbury falls under postcode 3126 and is governed by Boroondara Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hawthorn (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3126
Urban Area
Boroondara
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.82°, 145.07°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
3.13 km²
Elevation
80m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    735 Riversdale Road Canterbury 3126 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$515
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,500
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
46 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
8,056
Census 2021
7,800
3.2% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$47,476
Income 2021
$57,304
20.7% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,120
Born Overseas 2,467

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 811
  • 2. England 255
  • 3. India 134
  • 4. Malaysia 134
  • 5. New Zealand 106
  • 6. Vietnam 82
  • 7. United States 79
  • 8. Hong Kong 75
  • 9. Sri Lanka 70
  • 10. South Africa 55
  • 11. Italy 50
  • 12. Scotland 44
  • 13. Taiwan 41
  • 14. Ireland 37
  • 15. Singapore 35

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,348
Australian 2,040
Chinese 1,549
Irish 921
Scottish 839
Italian 398
German 281
Indian 238
Greek 210
Vietnamese 124

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,259
Both parents born in Australia
3,269
Both parents born overseas
1,026
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
45.2%
Christianity
43.2%
Buddhism
2.9%
Hinduism
2.2%
Islam
0.7%
Judaism
0.6%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
253 (3.2%)
5-14 years
982 (12.6%)
15-19 years
634 (8.1%)
20-24 years
532 (6.8%)
25-34 years
600 (7.7%)
35-44 years
795 (10.2%)
45-54 years
1,099 (14.1%)
55-64 years
1,083 (13.9%)
65-74 years
927 (11.9%)
75-84 years
574 (7.4%)
85+ years
323 (4.1%)

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