Canterbury at a glance
Median house
$1,960,000
+12.0% over 12 months
Median unit
$380,880
Weekly rent
$900
Houses · units $680
Gross yield
2.4%
Houses, on the median
Population
9,430
Median age 34
Walk score
46
Car dependent
Prices: Median of 54 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2193), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,960,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (54 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $380,880, roughly 81% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+12%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $392,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +12%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
House prices in Canterbury.
Median house price
$1,960,000
+12.0% over the past year. Median unit price $380,880.
Median of 54 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$900/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$680/wk
Owner occupied
50%
Renter occupied
48%
At a deeper level
$1,960,000
+12.0% annual growth
$380,880
9,430
Median age: 34
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at +12.0%/yr
2021
$1.1M
5-year change
+76%
2026
$2.0M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Canterbury.
Canterbury's median house price is $1,960,000 (median of 54 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2193 (NSW), Inner West Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Canterbury (2193) sits in the Inner West region of NSW. The median house here is $1,960,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +12% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Canterbury has roughly 9,430 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Canterbury scores 46/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with workable public transport options. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Canterbury's population at 9,430, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (50% own, 48% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
9,430
Median age
34
Family households
69%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.39% (median rent $900/wk against a $1,960,000 price tag). Units yield 9.28% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 48% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +12% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20262.39%
Based on $1,960,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20269.28%
Based on $380,880 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+12.0%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202650%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
208
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
46
80
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Canterbury.
Local schools for Canterbury
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Canterbury Public School
Canterbury South Public School
Canterbury Girls High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Canterbury.
- What is the median house price in Canterbury?
- The median house price in Canterbury, NSW 2193 is $1,960,000 (median of 54 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $380,880. Annual growth is +12.0%.
- How much is my house worth in Canterbury?
- A useful starting point is the Canterbury median house price of $1,960,000 (units $380,880). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Canterbury a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Canterbury is 2.4%: the median weekly house rent is $900 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2193), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,960,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 12.0% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Canterbury is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Canterbury postcode?
- Canterbury is in the 2193 postcode, in NSW, in the Inner West Council region.
- Where is Canterbury?
- Canterbury is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2193. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Inner West Council region.
- What is the average rent in Canterbury?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $900, for units it's $680.
- What schools are in Canterbury?
- There are 20 schools serving Canterbury on this page, including Canterbury Public School, Canterbury South Public School, Canterbury Girls High School.
- How walkable is Canterbury?
- Canterbury has a Walk Score of 46 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 80, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Canterbury?
- Canterbury is close to Hurlstone Park, Ashbury, Campsie, Earlwood, Clemton Park.
- What is the population of Canterbury?
- The population of Canterbury is approximately 9,430 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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