Canterbury (Vic.), VIC
By Lauren McCaleb · Reviewed by Dylan Duncan ·
Canterbury is a leafy, exclusive suburb in Melbourne's inner east, about ten kilometres from the city centre in the City of Boroondara. Known for its broad, tree-lined boulevards and grand period homes, it ranks among the city's most expensive addresses. The suburb owes its existence to the railway: before the line to the city opened in 1882 the area was largely semi-rural, settled only by the well-to-do. Its most celebrated quarter is the so-called Golden Mile around Mont Albert Road and Monomeath Avenue, where century-old oaks shade ornate mansions. The heart of the shops lies near the railway station and along the historic Maling Road, a charming strip of Edwardian shopfronts now filled with cafes and boutiques. Some of Victoria's oldest private schools, among them Camberwell Grammar, are found within its bounds.
Among Australia's more advantaged suburbs
Canterbury (Vic.) is more socio-economically advantaged than about 99% of the 14,462 Australian suburbs we score, based on the ABS SEIFA index (raw score 1146, where about 1000 is the national average).
A socio-economic measure from ABS Census data — not a measure of how good a suburb is to live in or visit. How we calculate this.
Canterbury (Vic.) at a glance
- Population (2021)
- 7,800
- Median age
- 46
- Median weekly household income
- $2,877
- SEIFA score
- 1146
- Coordinates
- -37.8243, 145.0772
Canterbury (Vic.) demographics (2021 Census)
The figures below profile Canterbury (Vic.) using the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census; every percentage is a share of a clearly stated Census count, so each one traces back to the source. At a glance, the largest age group is mid-life (45–64) at 28%, 19% of homes are rented, and 33% of residents were born overseas.
Age profile
| Age group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Children (0–14) | 1,235 | 16% |
| Youth (15–24) | 1,166 | 15% |
| Young adults (25–44) | 1,395 | 18% |
| Mid-life (45–64) | 2,182 | 28% |
| Seniors (65+) | 1,824 | 23% |
Share of the 7,802 people counted by age.
Housing and households
| Tenure | Dwellings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Owned outright | 1,336 | 48% |
| Owned with a mortgage | 845 | 30% |
| Rented | 534 | 19% |
| Dwelling type | Dwellings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Houses | 1,802 | 65% |
| Townhouses & semis | 651 | 23% |
| Flats & apartments | 309 | 11% |
Tenure and dwelling shares are of the roughly 2,791 occupied private dwellings in Canterbury (Vic.).
- Median weekly rent
- $515
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,500
- Average household size
- 2.7 people
- Median weekly family income
- $3,593
- Median weekly personal income
- $1,102
Community and culture
- Born overseas
- 2,467 (33%)
- Speaks a language other than English at home
- 2,056 (27%)
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- 14 (0%)
Work and education
- Completed Year 12
- 5,077 (83%)
- Labour-force participation
- 58.8%
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%
- Employed full-time
- 2,084
- Employed part-time
- 1,400
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2021 (General Community Profile, by Suburb and Locality). © Australian Bureau of Statistics, released under CC BY 4.0. How we group bands and derive each share is set out on our methodology page.
Weather and climate in Canterbury (Vic.)
Based on 2014–2023 records, the warmest month in Canterbury (Vic.) is January (average daytime high around 27°C) and the coolest is July (around 12.9°C). The area receives roughly 724 mm of rain across the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°C | 14.9°C | 62 mm |
| Feb | 25.8°C | 14.1°C | 32 mm |
| Mar | 24°C | 13.3°C | 47 mm |
| Apr | 20°C | 10.5°C | 62 mm |
| May | 16°C | 8.4°C | 63 mm |
| Jun | 13.4°C | 6.5°C | 63 mm |
| Jul | 12.9°C | 6.1°C | 50 mm |
| Aug | 13.7°C | 6.2°C | 59 mm |
| Sep | 16.3°C | 7.3°C | 65 mm |
| Oct | 19.6°C | 8.8°C | 76 mm |
| Nov | 21.6°C | 10.8°C | 79 mm |
| Dec | 24.5°C | 12.6°C | 66 mm |
Climate normals, 2014–2023 (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis).
Common questions about Canterbury (Vic.)
Where is Canterbury (Vic.)?
Canterbury (Vic.) is a suburb of Victoria, Australia.
What is the population of Canterbury (Vic.)?
At the 2021 Census, Canterbury (Vic.) had a population of about 7,800.
Is Canterbury (Vic.) an advantaged area?
Canterbury (Vic.) has an ABS SEIFA score of 1146, where about 1000 is the national average — higher scores indicate greater relative socio-economic advantage. That gives it a Suburb Score of 99 out of 100 — more socio-economically advantaged than about 99% of Australian suburbs.
What is the weather like in Canterbury (Vic.)?
Canterbury (Vic.) has average daytime highs of about 19.6°C and overnight lows of about 10°C, with roughly 724 mm of rain across the year (based on 2014–2023 climate normals).
Does Canterbury (Vic.) have high household incomes?
Canterbury (Vic.) has one of the highest median weekly household incomes in Victoria — the 7th-highest among suburbs with at least 1,000 residents at the 2021 Census ($2,877 per week).
Where Canterbury (Vic.) ranks
Canterbury (Vic.) appears in these data-driven guides — each a transparent sort on a single ABS figure shown on this page.
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