Canterbury at a glance
Walk score
46
Car dependent
Population
9,430
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Canterbury.
The postcode for Canterbury is 2193 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Canterbury (2193) sits in the Inner West region of NSW.
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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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
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$470/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$470/wk
Owner occupied
50%
Renter occupied
48%
At a deeper level
9,430
Median age: 34
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Safety
Crime and safety.
367
total offences in 2025
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 2025· 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
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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 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 $470, for units it's $470.
- 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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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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