Canterbury
NSW 2193 • Greater Sydney
About Canterbury
Canterbury is a well-established inner suburb of Sydney, situated approximately 13 kilometres south-west of the CBD within the Canterbury-Bankstown Council area. With a population of 9,430, the suburb has experienced notable growth since 2016 and is characterised by a compact 1.96 square kilometre footprint typical of inner-ring Sydney suburbs. The median household income of around $98,000 per year reflects a working and professional community, with a median age of 34 pointing to a relatively young resident base.
Canterbury is one of Sydney's most culturally diverse suburbs, with significant Chinese, Greek, Vietnamese and Lebanese communities alongside Anglo-Australian residents — more than half of residents were born overseas. The heritage-listed Canterbury Railway Station provides direct access to the Sydney CBD and is a centrepiece of the suburb's established character, alongside the Old Sugarmill heritage site on Sugar House Road. Local cafes, schools, and the Cooks River parklands add to the suburb's appeal, making it popular with young families, students, and renters seeking an affordable inner-ring location.
Canterbury falls under postcode 2193 and is governed by Canterbury-Bankstown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Canterbury electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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Woolworths2A Charles Street Canterbury 2193 NSW -
ALDI73 Jeffrey Street, Canterbury NSW 2193
Schools
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Ashbury Public School ICSEA 11119798 4509 34-76 Trevenar St
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Canterbury Boys High School ICSEA 10189798 8444 Holden St
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Canterbury Girls High School ICSEA 10599718 1805 Church St
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Canterbury Public School ICSEA 108202 9718 2884 Church St
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Canterbury South Public School ICSEA 10389789 5255 High St
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Edgeware School ICSEA 851Burnett St & Tennett Pde
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 3 heritage-listed places in or near Canterbury, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Canterbury by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Canterbury Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Canterbury" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
25 state housing + 36 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
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
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)