Canterbury is an inner metropolitan suburb of Melbourne, in Boroondara Council, with mainly mixed commercial and residential development. Notable landmarks include Eyre Court, Emulation Hall and St Marks Anglican Church.
Local school ICSEA scores sit well above the peer median, well above typical levels for inner metropolitan suburbs. Reported crime is exceptionally low against comparable places. Reported offences have risen 19% year on year. Space is a strength, but car dependence is high. The main trade-offs are weaker employment, weaker population growth and limited amenity for the price, with employment 14% below the peer median.
Overall, the suburb suits people prioritising lower crime and school quality over employment.
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.
Strengths and weaknesses
Inner metropolitan suburb · compared with inner metropolitan suburbs in Victoria (50)
Strengths
Reported crime is exceptionally low against comparable places
Local school ICSEA scores sit well above the peer median
Weaknesses
Employment is a relative weakness
Population growth is a relative weakness
Buyers pay a premium despite relatively limited amenity access
What stands out
Overseas-born and multilingual community
Eyre Court
Emulation Hall
St Marks Anglican Church
Space is a strength, but car dependence is high
Who it suits
Stars are audience-fit ratings derived from Suburb.Guide data, not demographic counts or user reviews.
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Retirees★★★☆☆
Students★★☆☆☆
Budget buyers★☆☆☆☆
Housing, growth and risk
How Canterbury compares
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median house price
$3M
-4.5% change
Median rent
$678/wk
Population (ERP)
8,011
+0.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
10.1%
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
#10
among Metro Melbourne · Mature
Crime rate
34th
percentile in state (higher = more crime)
Pop. growth
46th
percentile in VIC
Rented dwellings
20%
2021 Census tenure
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
96th
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
62.4/100 — Good
State standing
Top 6% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
306th in Australia
State rank
66th in VIC
Peer rank
#10 among Metro Melbourne · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#47 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
97%
Data sources & freshness
Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
All types (Sep 2025)
$678
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$3,000,000
Median price change
-4.5%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
+0.2% annual · -3.2% over 5 years · 46th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.2%
5-year growth
-3.2%
Change in 1 year
+15
Change in 5 years
-263
Growth rank in VIC
46th 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 (~7,950), extrapolated at -0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
Population
7,800
Median age
46
Median household income / week
$2,877
Dwelling vacancy
10.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
312 of 3,102
Median monthly mortgage
$3,500
Median weekly rent (2021 Census)
$515
Tenure (owned / mortgaged / rented)
49.2% / 31.1% / 19.7%
Employment rate
56.6%
Travel to work (WFH / public transport / car)
43.2% / 3.5% / 37.1%
Walked or cycled to work
2.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,802 / 651 / 309 (+ 25 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%) · Accessibility (12%) · Future Growth (6%)
Employment, household income and owned-outright tenure (2021 Census) Work-from-home and public-transport commute shares (2021 Census) Five-year population change as a healthy-growth band, not a boom bonus
Data sources & freshness
2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
52.7% of adults have a university degree, compared with 29.2% across Victoria. 4.4% have a trade or vocational qualification.
University qualified52.7% · 29.2% VIC
Diploma qualified8.2% · 9.8% VIC
Trade / vocational4.4% · 14.2% VIC
Year 12 or below34.8% · 46.8% VIC
Highest qualification field
Main field of the highest non-school qualification (2021 Census).
Management and commerce29.7%
Health16.1%
Society and culture15.7%
Engineering and related technologies9.1%
Education9%
Natural and physical sciences5.4%
How these groups are defined
Measure
Definition
University qualified
Bachelor degree or higher
Diploma qualified
Advanced Diploma / Diploma
Trade / vocational
Certificate III + IV
Year 12
Year 12 as highest attainment
Below Year 12
Year 11 / 10 / 9 or below
People aged 15 years and over, 2021 Census. University, diploma and trade shares match ABS highest educational attainment (HEAP). Year 12 and below Year 12 are combined in the chart because the General Community Profile reports school-only attainment as a residual.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%)
University qualifications from the 2021 Census
Data sources & freshness
2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Tax & income
Median taxable income (2023–24)
$68,259
93rd percentile in VIC · +16% vs Australia
Median salary / wages (2023–24)
$71,399
90th percentile in VIC · +10% vs Australia
Residents with rental investments
23.0%
99th percentile in VIC · +67% vs Australia
Median super balance (2023–24)
$170,108
98th percentile in VIC · +169% vs Australia
Residents with business income
9.0%
12th percentile in VIC · -13% vs Australia
Australian Taxation Office Taxation Statistics 2023–24, individuals Table 25. Figures describe taxpayers who live in postcode 3126 — not a suburb-level official statistic. Rental investment is the share of local taxpayers reporting rental income or loss, not the share of local properties owned by investors.
Counts, net rent & state comparison
Taxpayers in this postcode
5,661
Taxpayers reporting net rent
1,279
Median net rent
-$1,422
Taxpayers reporting business income
527
Taxable income vs state median
+28%
Salary / wages vs state median
+22%
Rental investment vs state median
+77%
Super vs state median
+111%
Business income vs state median
-18%
Percentiles rank this postcode among unique postcodes in VIC, so suburbs that share a postcode are not counted twice. Dollar figures are compared with Australia-wide ATO medians from the same release. Median net rent is among taxpayers who reported the rent label and can be negative.
Data sources & freshness
Taxation Statistics 2023–24 — individuals by postcode (Table 25) — Australian Taxation Office · Updated · Annual release; taxpayer residential postcode, not suburb boundary
Community & culture
27.2% speak a language other than English at home; 32.5% born overseas
Language at home
5,513 English only · 2,056 other
Non-English at home
27.2%
Born overseas
2,467 (32.5%)
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
14 (0.2%)
Australian citizens
6,755
Languages spoken at home (other than English)
26
Top languages other than English
Share of residents who speak a language other than English at home (2021 Census).
Mandarin455 · 52.3%
Cantonese72 · 8.3%
Greek48 · 5.5%
Vietnamese46 · 5.3%
Italian32 · 3.7%
French24 · 2.8%
Arabic19 · 2.2%
Spanish18 · 2.1%
Religion
44.6%No religion
No religion is the most common response at 44.6%, while Christianity accounts for 43.2%.
Measure
Suburb
State
No religion
44.6%
38.8%
Christianity
43.2%
40.9%
Hinduism
2.2%
3.3%
Buddhism
2.9%
3.1%
Other / not stated
7%
13.9%
Christian denominations
Denomination
Suburb
State
Catholic
18.5%
20.5%
Anglican
10.4%
6.5%
Uniting Church
3.5%
2.4%
Eastern Orthodox
2.7%
3.3%
Christian (not further defined)
2.7%
2.5%
Baptist
2%
1.3%
2021 Census — languages spoken at home, birthplace, Indigenous status, and religious affiliation (usual residence). Religion is optional on the Census form.
Data sources & freshness
2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
298
Against the person
32
Against property
199
Rate per 1,000 residents
37.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 244 residents
State crime-rate percentile
34th (higher = more crime)
Decrease (daily rate)
-5.4%
Recorded road crashes (in suburb)
172
Crash rate per 1,000 residents (state rank)
21.47
Most common offence types
B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary37
B41 Motor Vehicle Theft22
B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle67
B49 Other Theft17
E21 Breach Family Violence Order47
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (22%)
Crime rate, offences against the person, year-on-year trend and recorded road crash rates
Canterbury Girls Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1141 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 44% · 775 students · Top SEA quarter 57% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
Strathcona Baptist Girls' GrammarCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1135 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 39% · 814 students · Top SEA quarter 53% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
Camberwell High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1119 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 34% · 824 students · Top SEA quarter 48% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
Camberwell Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1192 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 62% · 1,346 students · Top SEA quarter 79% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
Canterbury Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1192 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 47% · 639 students · Top SEA quarter 77% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
Fintona Girls' SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1191 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 58% · 533 students · Top SEA quarter 75% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
Balwyn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1171 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 85% · 574 students · Top SEA quarter 69% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
Siena College LtdSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1153 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 691 students · Top SEA quarter 61% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
Camberwell Girls Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1180 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 67% · 777 students · Top SEA quarter 74% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
Chatham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1147 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 29% · 241 students · Top SEA quarter 61% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
School catchments
Auburn Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Balwyn Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Camberwell High SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundarysecondary_catchment
Camberwell Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Canterbury Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Chatham Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Deepdene Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Government school intake zones that overlap this suburb boundary. Living in a catchment does not guarantee enrolment; check the education authority.
Contributes to desirability score · Education (14%)
Median school ICSEA first, then school and catchment counts
Data sources & freshness
Victorian designated neighbourhood zones — Victorian Department of Education · current · Updated · Open catchment polygons where published
2 restaurants · 7 cafes · 1 supermarkets · 1 fast food · 6 places of worship · 9 playgrounds · 54 swimming pools · 1 post offices
Local character & venue list
Local character
Highly walkable for shops and everyday services
Great for outdoor family life — 15 parks mapped in suburb, 9 playgrounds nearby
Well connected by public transport — 41 public transport stops
Strong local sport and recreation — 68 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
75/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.9
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
1.28
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.92
Food & drink(10)
Alleycat CafeCafe
8 Theatre Place, Canterbury
Between UsCafe
141 Maling Road, Canterbury
BohemiaCafe
68 Maling Road
GrindersCafe
OutlawCafe
200 Canterbury Road
The Maling RoomCafe
Weatherson FoodsCafe
133 Maling Road, Canterbury
Fast food
Blue River Thai RestaurantRestaurant
SquistoRestaurant
Shopping(4)
CellarbrationsBottle shop
235 Canterbury Road
BennetButcher
Maling Road
7-ElevenConvenience store
IGASupermarket
Everyday services(4)
WestpacATM
Bendigo BankBank
Maling Road
Laundry
Canterbury Post OfficePost office
Community(6)
Community centre
1 Canterbury Road, Camberwell
Camberwell Girls Grammar SchoolSchool
2 Torrington Street
Camberwell Girls Grammar School Junior CampusSchool
4 Mont Albert Road
Camberwell Grammar SchoolSchool
43-65 Mont Albert Road
Canterbury Girls' Secondary CollegeSchool
16 Mangarra Road
Canterbury Primary SchoolSchool
197 Prospect Hill Road
Health & services(2)
Canterbury Medical ClinicClinic
215 Canterbury Road
Dentist
Sport & outdoors(93)
BBQ
Anniversary TrailCycling route
Back Creek TrailCycling route
Bay TrailCycling route
Gardiners Creek TrailCycling route
Drinking water (5)
Alta Personal TrainingGym
Belmont ParkPark
Canterbury GardensPark
Chaucer Crescent ReservePark
Colville ReservePark
John August ReservePark
Norway ReservePark
Park (5)
Shenley GroundPark
Shrublands Creek ReservePark
Warburton Road ReservePark
Playground (9)
Public toilets
Camberwell Hockey ClubSports field
Jack Tobias OvalSports field
Keith Anderson OvalSports field
Sports field
Swimming pool (54)
Entertainment(1)
Theatre
Transport(14)
7 bus stops · 2 tram stops · 5 train stations
Other(41)
Page AntiquesAntiques
175 Canterbury Road
Castille de fleurArtwork
Maling RoadAttraction
Bandstand
CompleteBeauty salon
60 Maling Road
Bench (36)
Bicycle Parking
Canterbury BooksBooks
Tim's Bookshop CanterburyBooks
143 Maling Road, Canterbury
Majid CarpetsCarpet
Clock
D'SassiClothes
94 Maling Road, Canterbury
SunspunClothes
TamariskaClothes
By Flowers BoulevardFlorist
Frames 'N' ThingsFrame
Garden (42)
LelluHairdresser
RoxburyHairdresser
62 Maling Road
CusciniHousehold
109 Maling Road
CusciniHousehold
Maling Road
Information
Massage
Canterbury MusicMusic School
Australia Post Parcel LockerParcel Locker
Parking (65)
Parking Space (16)
Picnic Table (4)
Canterbury Baptist ChurchPlace of worship
Canterbury Christadelphian HallPlace of worship
Canterbury Presbyterian ChurchPlace of worship
Place of worship
St Mark's Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
St Mark's Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
1 Canterbury Road, Camberwell
Australia PostPost Box
Post Box
Shelter
Telephone
Maling Road
Track
Mailing Rd Antique MarketVariety Store
Waste Basket (8)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually. Campgrounds, beaches, wineries and local trails are included when they sit inside the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (12%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport per 1,000 residents (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Named sporting clubs from OpenStreetMap, assigned to this suburb's boundary. Sporting facilities such as ovals, courts and recreation centres are listed under Amenities.
Green cover is the share of this suburb's boundary overlapping OpenStreetMap parks, woodland and forest polygons — not a satellite tree-canopy product. Summer maximum is the WorldClim / Open-Meteo seasonal normal already collected for Weather.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (12%)
Tree canopy first, then green-cover area and parks per 1,000
Data sources & freshness
OpenStreetMap green cover and tree canopy — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated · Park/woodland polygons intersected with suburb boundaries
Places of worship
6 places of worship within ~1.5 km
Canterbury Baptist Church
Canterbury Christadelphian Hall
Canterbury Presbyterian Church
Place of worship
St Mark's Anglican Church
St Mark's Anglican Church
1 Canterbury Road, Camberwell
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
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.
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
24° / 13°
Rainfall
155 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
Usual max / min
20° / 11°
Rainfall
186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
203 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
Usual max / min
18° / 9°
Rainfall
207 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (12%)
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
154 planning-related records
2021· 40 proposals
July 2021
(VicSmart) Replacement of a garage door associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
24 COMPTON STREET CANTERBURY 3126Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of a residential building comprising of 14 dwellings, the use of the land for a dwelling within a Public Acquisition Overlay (PAO5), works within a Public Acquisition Overlay (PAO5), the removal of vegetation within a PAO, construction of a front fence greater than 2.0 metres (Canterbury Road) and greater than 1.5 metres (Hopetoun Avenue) and a waiver of visitor car parking
135 CANTERBURY ROAD CANTERBURY 3126In progress
Construction of a new dwelling on a lot under 500 square metres
19 DRYDEN STREET CANTERBURY 3126NOD issued by a delegate
Construction of a new dwelling on a lot under 500 square metres
167 MONT ALBERT ROAD CANTERBURY 3126In progress
Subdivision of land into three (3) lots in accordance with the previously approved development permit (Spear Ref: S178387H)
189 CANTERBURY ROAD CANTERBURY 3126Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Partial demolition and construction of alterations and additions (including a front fence) associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay.
31 WARBURTON ROAD CANTERBURY 3126Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
(VicSmart) Demolition of outbuildings associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
41 HIGHFIELD ROAD CANTERBURY 3126Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of a triple storey building comprising twelve (12) apartments and construction of three (3) double storey townhouses (both above basement car parking) on a lot; construction of buildings and works, demolition of an existing building and removal of vegetation in a Public Acquisition Overlay; and construction of a front fence greater than 2.0 metres (Canterbury Road) and greater than 1.5 metres (Wentworth Avenue) in height.
91 CANTERBURY ROAD CANTERBURY 3126Refusal issued by a delegate
Part demolition and construction of alterations and additions (extension, carport, front fence, and verandah) to an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
2 MAYSIA STREET CANTERBURY 3126Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
Display of a sign associated with publicising the sale or letting of land on which it is displayed.
1-13 SHIERLAW AVENUE CANTERBURY 3126Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor (Restaurant & Café Licence) associated with a food and drink premises.
200 CANTERBURY ROAD CANTERBURY 3126Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of seven (7) dwellings on a lot
21 CHATHAM ROAD CANTERBURY 3126NOD issued by a delegate
Extension to a dwelling on a lot under 500sqm.
11 AVENUE ATHOL CANTERBURY 3126Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of alterations and additions associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
5 BALWYN ROAD CANTERBURY 3126Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
(VicSmart) Construction of a car port associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay.
11 BALWYN ROAD CANTERBURY 3126Refusal issued by a delegate
(VicSmart) Replacement of a fence associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
23 SCOTT STREET CANTERBURY 3126Withdrawn
Partial demolition and construction of a building (garage door) associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay.
186 Prospect Hill RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Partial demolition and the construction of alterations and additions (including a carport & pergola) associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay and on a lot under 500 square metres
3 GOLDING STREET CANTERBURY 3126NOD issued by a delegate
(VicSmart) Buildings and works (air conditioning unit) associated with a retail premises in a Heritage Overlay
6 Theatre PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
(VicSmart) Demolition and construction of a front fence associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
48 Balwyn RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
(VicSmart) Part demolition and construction of a side fence in a Heritage Overlay
39 Highfield RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
Construction of two (2) dwellings and realignment of boundary
2 MANGARRA ROAD CANTERBURY 3126Withdrawn
Construction of two (2) dwellings and realignment of boundary
4 MANGARRA ROAD CANTERBURY 3126Withdrawn
Part demolition and construction of alterations and additions (including a front fence) associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
7 GASCOYNE STREET CANTERBURY 3126Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Part demolition and the construction of buildings and works (including an alfresco) associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
25 MYRTLE ROAD CANTERBURY 3126Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Demolition of an outbuilding on a lot affected by a Heritage Overlay.
108 Maling RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Partial demolition and the construction of buildings and works (including a garage & landscaping) associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
13 Church StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Part Demolition and construction of alterations and additions associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
17 ALTA STREET CANTERBURY 3126Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
(VicSmart) Buildings and works (fence) associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
39 Highfield RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of two (2) dwellings on a lot
5 KENDALL STREET CANTERBURY 3126NOD issued by a delegate
(VicSmart) Demolition and construction of a pergola associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
57 Highfield RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
Part Demolition and Buildings and works associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay.
35 Wattle Valley RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Part demolition and construction of carport on a lot less than 500 square metres and in a Heritage Overlay.
1/28 BRYSON STREET CANTERBURY 3126Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
(VicSmart) Construction of a carport associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
23 Scott StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Partial demolition and construction of buildings and works (including external alterations, and a front fence) associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
32 MALING ROAD CANTERBURY 3126NOD issued by a delegate
Part demolition and the construction of buildings and works associated with an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
4 CLAREMONT CRESCENT CANTERBURY 3126Withdrawn
Partial demolition and the construction of buildings and works associated with an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
4 Claremont CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
(VicSmart) Part demolition and constriction of alterations and additions to existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay Refund processed - 12/5 - VK
16 MALING ROAD CANTERBURY 3126Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of two (2) dwellings on a lot
132 MONT ALBERT ROAD CANTERBURY 3126Withdrawn
Partial demolition and construction of an extension to an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay and Commercial 1 Zone
92 MALING ROAD CANTERBURY 3126Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (12%)
Heritage listings as established streetscape
Data sources & freshness
State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid
Flood / inundation overlay
No mapped inundation on suburb boundary
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping. Flood cover uses inundation overlay polygons against the suburb boundary where published.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (22%)
Bushfire and flood hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
Bushfire and flood planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
Federal electorate
Kooyong
Member of Parliament
Monique RYAN (Independent)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
124,480
Turnout (2025)
94.2%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+1.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 52.4%Labor 47.6%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 1.9 km away).
Coalition 58.0%Labor 42.0%
5.6 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
CanterburyLabor 41.3% · Coalition 58.7% TPP (2025)0.1 km away
Canterbury SouthLabor 51.5% · Coalition 48.5% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
ChathamLabor 52.5% · Coalition 47.5% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
BalwynLabor 49.8% · Coalition 50.2% TPP (2025)1.2 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.
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 (12%)