Overall score
Canterbury
61.8/100
Hawthorn
63.8/100
Canterbury vs Hawthorn, VIC Suburb Comparison
Canterbury for families and value; Hawthorn for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CanterburyHawthorn
Crime rate
Canterbury
39.3 / 1k
Hawthorn
80.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Canterbury
340
Hawthorn
1,099
Population
Canterbury
7,800
Hawthorn
22,322
Metric leadCanterbury 2Hawthorn 92 tiedacross 13 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 investmentHawthorn
- Best for best valueCanterbury
- Best for best schoolsCanterbury
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 | Canterbury | Hawthorn |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.8/100 | 63.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.2/100 | 48.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.3 / 1k | 80.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 15 | 18 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 27 |
| Public transport stops | 41 | 95 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 340 | 1,099 |
| Planning activity | 154 | 405 |
| Green cover | 6.2% | 8.5% |
| Population | 7,800 | 22,322 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Canterbury is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Hawthorn is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Canterbury pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Hawthorn is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Canterbury, while Hawthorn remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.