Overall score
Camberwell
70.1/100
Canterbury
61.5/100
Camberwell vs Canterbury, VIC suburb comparison
Camberwell for investment and value; Canterbury for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CamberwellCanterbury
Crime rate
Camberwell
64.6 / 1k
Canterbury
39.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Camberwell
742
Canterbury
299
Population
Camberwell
21,965
Canterbury
7,800
Metric leadCamberwell 6Canterbury 41 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesCanterbury
- Best for investmentCamberwell
- Best for best valueCamberwell
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Camberwell | Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70.1/100 | 61.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 9.0/100 | 9.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.6 / 1k | 39.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 15 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 175 | 41 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 742 | 299 |
| Planning activity | 308 | 154 |
| Population | 21,965 | 7,800 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Camberwell is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Canterbury is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Camberwell sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Canterbury is closer to the city centre.
Camberwell pulls ahead on parks and reserves and public transport access, whereas Canterbury is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Camberwell, while Canterbury remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.