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Canterbury

VIC 3126 • Greater Melbourne

7,800
Population (2021)
$149,604
Median Household Income
3.13 km²
Area
$515/wk
Median Rent
AffluentFamily-FriendlyHistoricInner City

About Canterbury

Canterbury is a prestigious inner-eastern suburb of Melbourne, located approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD in the City of Boroondara local government area. With a population of around 7,800 residents, it is characterised by wide tree-lined streets, Federation and Edwardian-era homes, and a quiet, refined residential atmosphere. The suburb is bounded by Camberwell to the south-west, Balwyn to the north, and Surrey Hills to the east.

Canterbury is known for its village-style shopping precinct along Maling Road, which features boutique cafés, specialty stores, and a vibrant community feel. The suburb is home to some of Melbourne's most sought-after private schools and is popular with families who value education, green space, and proximity to the city. With excellent access to the Alamein and Belgrave/Lilydale train lines, Canterbury offers comfortable commuting options alongside an upmarket, established lifestyle.

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

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📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3126
Urban Area
Boroondara
LGA / Council
Boroondara
Federal Electorate
Kooyong
State Electorate
Hawthorn (Southern Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.82°, 145.07°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
3.13 km²
Elevation
80m

🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Canterbury for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$3.54M
18 sales · ▲ 1.5% YoY
🏢Unit / Apartment
$1.25M
11 sales · ▲ 1.7% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

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

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Canterbury Station
0.5 km
6 min
Camberwell Station
1.2 km
15 min

Bus Services

  • 72, 75 — Melbourne CBD / Box Hill 30-45 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
10 km
By Train
25-30 min to Flinders Street via Alamein Line
By Car (Peak)
25-40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20 min

🛣️ Canterbury Station on Alamein Line; Camberwell offers more frequent services on multiple lines

Walkability Very Walkable

Excellent footpaths throughout; Maling Road precinct walkable; Canterbury Station nearby; parks and schools accessible on foot

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    735 Riversdale Road Canterbury 3126 VIC

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Boroondara Local Government Area, which contains Canterbury. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
597 / 100k
2yr Up 27.8% 10yr Up 30.5%
Motor vehicle theft
254 / 100k
2yr Up 114.3% 10yr Up 44.8%
Non-FV assault
157.1 / 100k
2yr Up 12.9% 10yr Up 88.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
2.8 / 100k
2yr Up 21.6% 10yr Up 146.8%
Steal from vehicle
1,010.3 / 100k
2yr Up 45.4% 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Boroondara →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

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

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

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

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$57,304 / yr
$1102/wk
Household
$149,604 / yr
$2877/wk
Family
$186,836 / yr
$3593/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 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

🧬 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What train line serves Canterbury VIC? +

Canterbury is served by Canterbury Station on the Alamein Line, with trains running to Flinders Street Station in approximately 25-30 minutes. Camberwell Station nearby also provides access to the Belgrave and Lilydale lines.

What schools are in Canterbury VIC? +

Canterbury has several highly regarded schools including Canterbury Girls Secondary College, Camberwell Grammar School (independent boys), Camberwell Girls Grammar, Canterbury Primary School, and Camberwell High School.

What is Maling Road Canterbury known for? +

Maling Road is Canterbury's charming village-style shopping strip, known for its boutique cafés, delis, specialty retailers, and bookshops. It is regarded as one of Melbourne's most picturesque and vibrant local shopping precincts.

What is the median house price in Canterbury VIC? +

Canterbury is one of Melbourne's most expensive suburbs, with median house prices typically exceeding $2.5 million, reflecting its prestigious location, large period homes, and proximity to elite schools.

What LGA is Canterbury VIC in? +

Canterbury is located within the City of Boroondara local government area in Melbourne's inner east.

What is the average income in Canterbury? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Canterbury is about $1,102 per week (around $57,300 per year). The median household income is $2,877 per week and the median family income is $3,593 per week.

What is the median house price in Canterbury? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $3,544,000, up 1.5% year-on-year, and the median unit/apartment price is $1,251,100, up 1.7% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

What is the age profile of Canterbury? +

The median age in Canterbury is 46. The largest age group is 45–54 (1,099 residents, around 14%). Around 24% of residents are under 20 and about 23% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Canterbury a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Canterbury is part of the Boroondara LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Canterbury? +

Canterbury had a population of 7,800 at the 2021 Census, down 3.2% from 8,056 in 2016.

How much is rent in Canterbury? +

In Canterbury, the median weekly rent is $515, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $3,500 (2021 Census).