Median house price
$2.4M
+30% change
NSW · Canterbury-Bankstown Council
Canterbury, 2193
Est. population · Jun 2025
10,225
Growth (1 yr)
+1.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+7.4%
Median age
34
Median income
$1,882/wk
Employment rate
55.9%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$2,401,000
Languages at home
60.4%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Greek, Vietnamese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Canterbury hums with inner-city energy, a established suburb where there is always something happening nearby. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Most local households sit in a multicultural mix, with overseas-born residents and languages other than English common at home.
Local schools rate highly against similar suburbs. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Daily life works well on foot, with buses and trains also serving the suburb.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Growth momentum, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as safety, plus community and employment look more ordinary among similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Canterbury snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$700/wk
Houses $800 · Units $650
Population (ERP)
10,225
+1.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
10.3%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#83
among Metro Sydney · Established
Safety
11th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
74th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
72nd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 62.9/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 10% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 737th in Australia
- State rank
- 196th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #83 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #141 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 93%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $650
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $800
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $700
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 164
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $2,401,000
- Median price change
- +29.8%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
10,225(June 2025)
+1.3% annual · +7.4% over 5 years · 74th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.3%
- 5-year growth
- +7.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +129
- Change in 5 years
- +703
- Growth rank in NSW
- 74th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~11,600), extrapolated at +2.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 9,430
- Median age
- 34
- Median household income / week
- $1,882
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 417 of 4,029
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,200
- Employment rate
- 55.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,058 / 229 / 2,270 (+ 50 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 334
- Against the person
- 93
- Against property
- 184
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 32.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 101 residents
- State safety percentile
- 11.2th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +9.4%
Most common offence types
- Fraud59
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment64
- Malicious Damage To Property52
- Steal From Dwelling55
- Steal From Motor Vehicle47
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 15
- Median school ICSEA (15 schools)
- 1,059
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 72th
School list
- Canterbury South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1038 · 63th percentile · LBOTE 60% · 269 students · Top SEA quarter 19% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Canterbury Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1082 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 52% · 346 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Canterbury Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1059 · 72th percentile · LBOTE 59% · 722 students · Top SEA quarter 28% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- St Mel's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1056 · 70th percentile · LBOTE 97% · 345 students · Top SEA quarter 23% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Campsie Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1016 · 54th percentile · LBOTE 97% · 515 students · Top SEA quarter 13% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Canterbury Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1018 · 55th percentile · LBOTE 82% · 422 students · Top SEA quarter 13% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Edgeware SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 851 · 5th percentile · LBOTE 47% · 31 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Ashbury Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1111 · 87th percentile · LBOTE 33% · 356 students · Top SEA quarter 46% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- St Francis Xavier Catholic School AshburyPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1102 · 85th percentile · LBOTE 76% · 378 students · Top SEA quarter 36% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Yeo Park Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1144 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 52% · 48 students · Top SEA quarter 59% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
71 public transport stops in this suburb
- Canterbury Station
- Canterbury Station, Canterbury Rd, Stand F
- Canterbury Station, Canterbury Rd, Stand G
- Canterbury Station, Platform 1
- Canterbury Station, Platform 2
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
237 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
10 restaurants · 2 cafes · 1 pubs · 2 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 2 fast food · 1 bakeries · 2 places of worship
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 11 parks mapped in suburb, 7 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 71 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 17 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.21
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.7
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.17
Food & drink(16)
- Baalbek Bakery CanterburyBakery
Unit 1 99-105 Canterbury Road
- Scuro EspressoCafe
- The Charles CornerCafe
- Canterbury KebabsFast food
- Fast food
- Canterbury HotelPub
208 Canterbury Road
- Bon JapaneseRestaurant
- Burger StopRestaurant
91 Jeffrey Street, Canterbury
- Charlie's Pizzeria & BakeryRestaurant
Unit 3 99-105 Canterbury Road
- Cooks CafeRestaurant
Unit 4 1 Cooks Avenue, Canterbury
- Fat ElephantRestaurant
- Jang TurRestaurant
169 Canterbury Road
- Pho MomRestaurant
- Tokyo TableRestaurant
Unit 5 1 Cooks Avenue, Canterbury
- VECINO - Gourmet Chicken & TacosRestaurant
- Yukino WashokuRestaurant
Unit 3 352-362 Canterbury Road
Shopping(3)
- AldiSupermarket
73-87 Jeffrey Street, Canterbury
- WoolworthsSupermarket
2A-E Charles Street, Canterbury
Community(3)
- Canterbury Girls High SchoolSchool
Canterbury
- Canterbury Public SchoolSchool
Canterbury
- Canterbury South Public SchoolSchool
10-20 High Street, Canterbury
Health & services(4)
- Ucare Medical & DentalDentist
353 Canterbury Road
- Canterbury Plaza Medical CentreMedical clinic
- Dr MardiniMedical clinic
- Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(28)
- Close Street Reserve Dog Off Leash AreaDog park
- AerializeGym
7-9 Close Street
- Benchmark CanterburyGym
- Pole Fitness StudiosGym
- Canterbury ParkPark
- Lesley Muir ReservePark
- Park (7)
- Saint Mary Mckillop ReservePark
- Tasker ParkPark
- Playground (7)
- Canterbury Park RacecourseSports centre
- Blick OvalSports field
Holden Street
- Campbell Athletic FieldSports field
Princess Street
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (2)
Entertainment(1)
- Beulah VistaMuseum
13-15 Church Street, Canterbury
Transport(35)
34 bus stops · 1 train stations
Other(69)
- BWSAlcohol
- BWSAlcohol
334-336 Canterbury Road
- Canterbury SuperCellarsAlcohol
171-173 Canterbury Road
- ACG Air Conditioning GuysAppliance
180-182 Canterbury Road
- Noticing The CooksArtwork
- EM Nails & BeautyBeauty salon
- Bench (30)
- Bicycle Parking (5)
- Canterbury Station (Broughton St)Bicycle Parking
- Digital Camera WarehouseCamera
174-176 Canterbury Road
- BMWCar
376-384 Canterbury Road
- Canterbury Car SalesCar
266-268 Canterbury Road
- Canterbury Seat Covers & AccessoriesCar Parts
270 Canterbury Road
- Ashbury Service CentreCar repair
22 Charles Street, Canterbury
- Balance AustraliaCar repair
402-406 Canterbury Road
- Better Service CentreCar repair
184 Canterbury Road
- L&T Auto Mechanical RepairCar repair
89 Canterbury Road
- National Tire ServiceCar repair
400 Canterbury Road
- BPCar wash
- TopStitch UniformsClothes
129 Canterbury Road
- Common
- Compressed Air
- One Group ComputersComputer
131 Canterbury Road
- Radiance CosmeticsCosmetics
351 Canterbury Road
- Drinking water (7)
- Canterbury LightingElectronics
349 Canterbury Road
- Fitness Station
- Elite Funeral DirectorsFuneral Directors
51-53 Canterbury Road
- M&M New & Used FurnitureFurniture
77-83 Canterbury Road
- Sydney Bed and SofaFurniture
135-137 Canterbury Road
- Garden
- Saint Paul's Anglican Church GraveyardGrave Yard
17-31 Church Street, Canterbury
- Al BarberHairdresser
- HandMade SalonHairdresser
34-36 Fore Street, Canterbury
- Lahana Hair & BeautyHairdresser
- Canterbury Olympic Ice RinkIce Rink
- On Smile Thai MassageMassage
165 Canterbury Road
- Qcherry MassageMassage
- BPParking
- Kiss and RideParking
- Parking (24)
- Parking Entrance (3)
- Buttercreme LanePastry
- BP 2Go CanterburyPetrol station
322-332 Canterbury Road
- Metro Petroleum CanterburyPetrol station
278-288 Canterbury Road
- Metro Petroleum Hurlstone ParkPetrol station
13-19 Canterbury Road
- Picnic Table
- St Paul's Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
33 Church Street, Canterbury
- Uniting Church Fiji ParishPlace of worship
303-305 Canterbury Road
- Australia PostPost Box
- Canterbury Post OfficePost office
- Public Bookcase (2)
- ExcelooPublic toilets
- Public toilets
- Shelter (5)
- Senior Citizen's CentreSocial Facility
64-66 Princess Street, Canterbury
- Metro Storage CanterburyStorage Rental
254-258 Canterbury Road
- Taxi
- Telephone
- TelstraTelephone
- Ticket Validator
- AJA TobacconistTobacco
- Track (7)
- Canterbury TyresTyres
400 Canterbury Road
- Vacant
294-296 Canterbury Road
- Vacuum Cleaner
- Vending machine
- Waste Basket (5)
- SignaramaYes
Unit 15 300-306 Canterbury Road
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Canterbury ParkPark
- Lesley Muir ReservePark
- Saint Mary Mckillop ReservePark
- Tasker ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 13
- Parks (OSM)
- 11
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- St Paul's Anglican Church
33 Church Street, Canterbury
- Uniting Church Fiji Parish
303-305 Canterbury Road
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 4
- Nearest hospital
- Canterbury Hospital (1.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Canterbury Plaza Medical CentreDoctor
- Dr MardiniDoctor
- Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
- Ucare Medical & DentalCanterbury RoadDentist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 163
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 15.9
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 12 proposals
July 2026
- Boarding house; Erection of a new structure263-267 CANTERBURY ROAD CANTERBURY 2193Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Privacy screens10 TINCOMBE STREET CANTERBURY 2193Determined
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Service station; Food and drink premise278-288 CANTERBURY ROAD CANTERBURY 2193On Exhibition
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Privacy screens10 TINCOMBE STREET CANTERBURY 2193Determined
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Mobile food and drink outlet; Hours of operation and trading296 CANTERBURY ROAD CANTERBURY 2193Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Minor building alterations (external); Rainwater tanks7 CHALFORD AVENUE CANTERBURY 2193Determined
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Service station; Food and drink premise278-288 CANTERBURY ROAD CANTERBURY 2193Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation3 PAGE STREET CANTERBURY 2193Withdrawn
March 2026
- Advertising and signage; Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading308-320 CANTERBURY ROAD CANTERBURY 2193Determined
- Demolition; Shop top housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Light industry; Residential Accommodation331 CANTERBURY ROAD CANTERBURY 2193Under Assessment
February 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure11 PHEASANT STREET CANTERBURY 2193Determined
January 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation3 PAGE STREET CANTERBURY 2193Withdrawn
2025· 22 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Mobile food and drink outlet; Hours of operation and trading296 CANTERBURY ROAD CANTERBURY 2193Withdrawn
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Service station; Food and drink premise278-288 CANTERBURY ROAD CANTERBURY 2193Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation11 PHEASANT STREET CANTERBURY 2193Determined
- Demolition; Boarding house; Erection of a new structure; Car park; Retail Premise; Shop; Neighbourhood shop285 CANTERBURY ROAD CANTERBURY 2193Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation5 WARWICK CRESCENT CANTERBURY 2193Determined
October 2025
- Demolition; Supporting DevelopmentWAIROA STREET CANTERBURY 2193Determined
- Place of public worship; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure33 CHURCH STREET CANTERBURY 2193Determined
September 2025
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Service station; Food and drink premise278-288 CANTERBURY ROAD CANTERBURY 2193Withdrawn
August 2025
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure20 PHEASANT STREET CANTERBURY 2193Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)38 HOWARD STREET CANTERBURY 2193Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Dual occupancy (attached)20 NORTHCOTE STREET CANTERBURY 2193Determined
July 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure30 WARATAH STREET CANTERBURY 2193Withdrawn
June 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation3 PAGE STREET CANTERBURY 2193Withdrawn
May 2025
- Place of public worship; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure33 CHURCH STREET CANTERBURY 2193Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)38 HOWARD STREET CANTERBURY 2193Determined
April 2025
- Subdivision20 NORTHCOTE STREET CANTERBURY 2193Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Minor building alterations (external); Rainwater tanks7 CHALFORD AVENUE CANTERBURY 2193Determined
- Subdivision274-276 CANTERBURY ROAD CANTERBURY 2193Determined
February 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure19 PAGE STREET CANTERBURY 2193Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure87 KING STREET CANTERBURY 2193Determined
January 2025
- Place of public worship; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure33 CHURCH STREET CANTERBURY 2193Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure27 NORTHCOTE STREET CANTERBURY 2193Withdrawn
2024· 9 proposals
December 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Minor building alterations (external); Rainwater tanks7 CHALFORD AVENUE CANTERBURY 2193Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation23 HOWARD STREET CANTERBURY 2193Determined
November 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space14 REDMAN STREET CANTERBURY 2193Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Supporting Development74 FORE STREET CANTERBURY 2193Determined
- Boarding house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Car park; Retail Premise; Shop; Neighbourhood shop285 CANTERBURY ROAD CANTERBURY 2193Determined
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure22 PAGE STREET CANTERBURY 2193Determined
- Demolition; Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure325 CANTERBURY ROAD CANTERBURY 2193Determined
September 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Neighbourhood shop77 CANTERBURY ROAD CANTERBURY 2193Withdrawn
August 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation facility (indoor)17 PHILLIPS AVENUE CANTERBURY 2193Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Heritage
3 heritage places
- Bethungra9 Fore Street CanterburySHR
- Canterbury Railway Station groupBankstown railway, CanterburySHR
- Old SugarmillSugar House Road, CanterburySHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Grayndler
- Member of Parliament
- Anthony ALBANESE (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 125,552
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.1%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.5 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 19.8%Labor 80.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.7 km away).
Coalition 19.9%Labor 80.0%
0.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +5.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Canterbury NorthLabor 80.7% · Coalition 19.3% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- AshburyLabor 69.5% · Coalition 30.5% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- Hurlstone ParkLabor 82.2% · Coalition 17.8% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- Ashfield SouthLabor 83.4% · Coalition 16.6% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- Croydon ParkLabor 66.6% · Coalition 33.4% TPP (2025)2.2 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
More in Canterbury-Bankstown Council
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