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Canterbury

NSW 2193 • Greater Sydney

9,430
Population (2021)
$44,304
Median Income
1.96 km²
Area
6m
Elevation

About Canterbury

Canterbury is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in New South Wales, located within the Canterbury-Bankstown (Area) area. With a population of 9,430 and a median income of $44,304, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.96 km² at an elevation of 6m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Sydney.

As part of Greater Sydney, residents benefit from excellent transport links, diverse dining options, and proximity to employment hubs. The suburb features local shops, parks, and community spaces that create a vibrant neighbourhood atmosphere. Canterbury delivers the convenience of city living with its own distinct local character.

Canterbury falls under postcode 2193 and is governed by Canterbury-Bankstown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Canterbury electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2193
Urban Area
Canterbury
LGA
Canterbury-Bankstown
Federal Electorate
Grayndler
State Electorate
Canterbury
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.91°, 151.12°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
1.96 km²
Elevation
6m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    2A Charles Street Canterbury 2193 NSW
  • ALDI
    73 Jeffrey Street, Canterbury NSW 2193

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 3 heritage-listed places in or near Canterbury, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Old Sugarmill
Sugar House Road, Canterbury • SHR #00290
Bethungra
9 Fore Street Canterbury • SHR #00224
Canterbury Railway Station group
Bankstown railway, Canterbury • SHR #01109

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$470
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,200
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
34 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,233
Census 2021
9,430
▲ 30.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,632
Income 2021
$44,304
▲ 27.9% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,996
Born Overseas 4,929

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 758
  • 2. Vietnam 467
  • 3. Nepal 274
  • 4. Philippines 250
  • 5. Greece 231
  • 6. India 156
  • 7. Lebanon 153
  • 8. Indonesia 149
  • 9. Thailand 134
  • 10. England 132
  • 11. Brazil 125
  • 12. New Zealand 112
  • 13. Malaysia 109
  • 14. Italy 106
  • 15. South Korea 105

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 1,550
English 1,226
Australian 1,168
Greek 705
Irish 505
Vietnamese 496
Italian 457
Lebanese 416
Scottish 345
Filipino 333

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,538
Both parents born in Australia
6,482
Both parents born overseas
876
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
40.4%
No Religion
34.9%
Buddhism
7.7%
Islam
4.7%
Hinduism
4.3%
Judaism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
575 (6.1%)
5-14 years
802 (8.5%)
15-19 years
390 (4.1%)
20-24 years
677 (7.2%)
25-34 years
2,331 (24.7%)
35-44 years
1,612 (17.1%)
45-54 years
1,085 (11.5%)
55-64 years
914 (9.7%)
65-74 years
550 (5.8%)
75-84 years
352 (3.7%)
85+ years
136 (1.4%)

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