Side by sideSuburb comparison

Canterbury vs Deepdene.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $3,544,000 and $3,450,000. Canterbury edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Deepdene (median $3,450,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Canterbury ($3,544,000).

Canterbury scores higher on walkability (64/100 vs 50/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Canterbury (1150) sits above Deepdene (1145).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Deepdene is the lower entry point at $3,450,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Canterbury edges out on average school ICSEA (1150 vs 1145).

Common questionsCanterbury vs Deepdene

Common questions

Is Canterbury or Deepdene cheaper to buy in?

Deepdene has the lower median house price at $3,450,000, roughly 3% below Canterbury ($3,544,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Canterbury or Deepdene have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Canterbury scores 1150 vs 1145 in Deepdene. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

Which is more walkable, Canterbury or Deepdene?

Canterbury scores 64/100 on walkability vs 50/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.

The numbers behind the take

Canterbury
Metric
Deepdene

Price & Market

$3,544,000
Median house
$3,450,000
$1,251,100
Median unit
$475,200
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$800/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$570/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

64
Walk score
50
20
Transit score
60
100
Bike score
100
Population
Median age

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1150
Avg ICSEA
1145

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).