City of Boroondara
Canterbury
Canterbury at a glance
Median house
$3,544,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$1,251,100
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
64
Somewhat walkable
Population
7,773
Median age 46
About
Welcome to Canterbury.
Canterbury is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$3,544,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $1,251,100.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$800/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$570/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$3,544,000
Sales data pending
$1,251,100
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
7,773
Median age: 46
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.17%
Based on $3,544,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.37%
Based on $1,251,100 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
7,773
Median age
46
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Safety
Crime and safety.
258
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
64
20
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 Girls Secondary College
Camberwell High School
Canterbury Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 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, VIC 3126 is $3,544,000. The median unit price is $1,251,100. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Canterbury postcode?
- Canterbury is in the 3126 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Boroondara region.
- What is the average rent in Canterbury?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $800, for units it's $570.
- What schools are in Canterbury?
- There are 20 schools serving Canterbury on this page, including Canterbury Girls Secondary College, Camberwell High School, Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar.
- How walkable is Canterbury?
- Canterbury has a Walk Score of 64 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Canterbury?
- Canterbury is close to Camberwell East, Camberwell, Camberwell South, Deepdene, Camberwell North.
- What is the population of Canterbury?
- Canterbury has approximately 7,773 residents. The median age is 46.
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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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