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Canterbury (North) - Ashbury has an estimated 12,933 residents, up 7.8% since the 2021 Census, with 5 projects tracked in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Canterbury (North) - Ashbury Statistical Area (Lv2) is located 9.3 kilometres west-southwest from Sydney CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at approximately 12,933 as of Aug 2026, up 934 people (7.8%) from 11,999 people at the 2021 Census. This estimate reflects the ABS estimated resident population of 12,633 as of June 2025 and 284 validated new addresses since the Census date. Its population shows strong expansion patterns.
The area has a high proportion of working-age residents, many living in group households, and is highly culturally diverse. Its quiet, friendly suburban setting features tree-lined streets, well-maintained parks, older homes and modern townhouses, alongside local schools, recreational facilities and a busy shopping strip with restaurants, cafes and specialty shops. Residents from varied ethnic backgrounds contribute to an inclusive community, and the area combines a tranquil atmosphere with convenience for families and professionals.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Canterbury (North) - Ashbury Statistical Area (Lv2) is located 9.3 kilometres west-southwest from Sydney CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at approximately 12,933 as of Aug 2026, up 934 people (7.8%) from 11,999 people at the 2021 Census. This estimate reflects the ABS estimated resident population of 12,633 as of June 2025 and 284 validated new addresses since the Census date. Its population shows strong expansion patterns.
The area has a high proportion of working-age residents, many living in group households, and is highly culturally diverse. Its quiet, friendly suburban setting features tree-lined streets, well-maintained parks, older homes and modern townhouses, alongside local schools, recreational facilities and a busy shopping strip with restaurants, cafes and specialty shops. Residents from varied ethnic backgrounds contribute to an inclusive community, and the area combines a tranquil atmosphere with convenience for families and professionals.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 9,919 in 2001 and 12,633 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 12,933 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 17.9%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 32.9%.
Canterbury (North) - Ashbury ranks in the 94th percentile nationally for transport & access and the 93rd for health.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury is $725 a week, up 4.7% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 8% below Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 3.4%.
8% below Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $638 in 2017, $914 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $516 in 2017, $672 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Keir Avenue, Hurlstone Park NSW 2193 | $2,310,000 | 8 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 11/20 Close Street, Canterbury NSW 2193 | $1,230,000 | 6 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 801/15 Charles Street, Canterbury NSW 2193 | $380,000 | 2 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 6/610 New Canterbury Road, Hurlstone Park NSW 2193 | $795,000 | 17 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 114/211 Canterbury Road, Canterbury NSW 2193 | $745,000 | 16 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 505/4 Broughton Street, Canterbury NSW 2193 | $925,000 | 10 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 517/11 Charles Street, Canterbury NSW 2193 | $440,000 | 10 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 504/11 Charles Street, Canterbury NSW 2193 | $305,000 | 7 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 45 Lasswade Street, Ashbury NSW 2193 | $2,100,000 | 4 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 516/11 Charles Street, Canterbury NSW 2193 | $312,500 | 31 Aug 2026 | Unit |
The 10 most recent of the 50 residential sales recorded since 26 May 2026 (the latest settled 8 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 50, houses and units together, was $870,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $725 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +4.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 3.4% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $2.31m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $850k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $870,000 | Median of the 50 most recent residential sales, settled 26 May 2026 to 8 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $914 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +2.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $672 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +2.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 2.0% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 4.1% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Sydney - Inner West | $789 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Sydney - Inner West, over 12 months | +4.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Sydney | $789 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Sydney, over 12 months | +5.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, NSW | $715 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, NSW, over 12 months | +5.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 80 tracked applications: 23 approved, 14 under assessment, 43 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 5 projects in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury (1 under construction) and 120 more in the surrounding area.
Comprehensive refurbishment and structural repair works to Canterbury Olympic Ice Rink following safety closures. Works include complete roof replacement, rectification of ceiling framing, internal amenities renewal, accessibility compliance, and mechanical refrigeration plant overhauls to return the historic facility to operational use.
A 30km metro rail line extending the M1 Northwest Line from Chatswood to Bankstown via twin tunnels under Sydney Harbour and the CBD. The Chatswood to Sydenham section opened in August 2024, with conversion of the 13.5km Sydenham to Bankstown section scheduled for completion in late 2026.
Canterbury-Bankstown Council is delivering road safety improvements throughout Earlwood Town Centre, including a permanent 40 km/h High Pedestrian Activity Area, new signage and traffic calming measures to improve pedestrian safety.
Transport Oriented Development (TOD) SEPP rezoning program surrounding Canterbury Railway Station, delivered by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure in coordination with Canterbury-Bankstown Council.
The Canterbury Leisure and Aquatic Centre is the redevelopment of the 1960s Canterbury Aquatic Centre at 17 Phillips Avenue, Canterbury, within Tasker Park.
The Sydenham to Bankstown conversion involves upgrading 13km of the T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards. As of May 2026, the project is in a final testing and construction 'blitz', with conversion works over 85% complete.
The Campsie Station upgrade is part of the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project on the T3 Bankstown Line, adding platform screen doors, level access between platforms and trains, and new lifts. Sydney Metro's station page lists a construction notification for October 2026, but no confirmed opening date.
Comprehensive Canterbury town centre revitalisation programme led by Canterbury-Bankstown Council. Completed works include the $9 million Canterbury Road shared path underpass upgrade (opened December 2024) and intersection upgrade at Canterbury Road and Charles Street.
Construction of a new multi-purpose civic hub including the Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre, Customer Service Centre, community meeting spaces, civic facilities, public plaza, cafe and a standalone Music Centre with recording and rehearsal spaces. Demolition works and enabling activities have commenced ahead of the main redevelopment.
Rezoning and planning proposal for 466-480 New Canterbury Road and 26-38 Hercules Street to amend the Inner West Local Environmental Plan. The gazetted amendment rezoned former light industrial land to facilitate high-density residential, business development, and public/private open space supporting approximately 156 dwellings.
The final stage of development at Cardinal Freeman retirement village, featuring the new Wattle Residences with 41 contemporary independent living apartments. This represents the last opportunity to secure brand-new apartments in this highly sought-after Inner West retirement community. Construction is underway with move-in expected in Spring 2026.
The upgrade of the 130-year-old Belmore Station is part of the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project. It involves converting the existing T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards, featuring the installation of platform screen doors, mechanical gap fillers for level access, and heritage restoration of station buildings.
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Estimated completion year of the 69 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2023 1, 2024 0, 2025 8, 2026 25, 2027 13, 2028 7, 2029 7, 2030 3, 2031 1, 2032 0, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 0, 2036 4. 15 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 80 substantial development applications lodged in and around Canterbury (North) - Ashbury over the past 5 years, 54 in the last 12 months; 14 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 2, 2022 6, 2023 6, 2024 4, 2025 10, 2026 (to Oct) 52.
Key application 258-258A Canterbury Road, Canterbury Multi-Resi | $77m | 439 dwellings | 10 storeys Under Assessment
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 80 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 54 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 2.8 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 36th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 33 | ABS building approvals | 45th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 23 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 14 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 include: Earlwood Town Centre Safety Improvements (Construction); Canterbury Transport Oriented Development (TOD) (Approved); Sydney Metro City and Southwest (Construction); Canterbury Leisure and Aquatic Centre (Construction); and Sydney Metro Sydenham to Bankstown Conversion (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 spans multiple sectors including Transport & Logistics, Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, and Sports & Recreation, among others.
With an infrastructure score in the top 30%, the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 demonstrates above-average development activity compared to national benchmarks.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 area has seen 16 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2's current population of 12,933 has been supported by 33 approvals on average over recent years.
The Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 has seen 2.8 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 6.2 approvals in Greater Sydney. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 1824 people in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2's approval levels have been significantly below the yearly average of 33, showing a notable downturn in recent development.
Over the past five years, the population in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 has grown by approximately 358 people, while 166 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 2.2 people added for each new dwelling approval. This indicates solid population growth supported by housing development activity.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Population growth drivers in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,933 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +7.8% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 4,271 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +0.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +1.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 11,999 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 934 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +1.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 3.03 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 was estimated to be approximately 12,933 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 12,633 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The canterbury (north) - ashbury sa2 has added approximately 934 people and shown a 7.78% increase from the 11,999 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 is estimated at 4,268 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.7% per annum.
Population growth in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (79.1%), Natural increase (20.9%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 79.1% of overall population gains.
Canterbury (North) - Ashbury's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 12.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 29.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 59.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 37 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 4.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 8.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 11.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 18.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 17.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 12.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 11.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 7.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 5.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 3.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 at 37 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 37 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 37 years as at August 2026, Canterbury (North) - Ashbury is equal to the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average and similarly aligned with comparable to the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 35 - 44 group, making up 17.1% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 8.5% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 show significant variance compared to Greater Sydney. The most over-represented age group is 85+ year-olds (3.0% vs 2.1%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 12.6% of the population in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 16.4% of the population in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 as at August 2026.
The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $61,959 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 62nd percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $81,018 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,092 | 2021 Census, weekly | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $921 | 2021 Census, weekly | 70th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 31.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,411 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 17.6% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 is approximately $65,912. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $61,959.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 is approximately $86,187. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $81,018.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 is approximately $65,912 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $61,959 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 is approximately $86,187 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $81,018 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2's households (~32.9% / 1,500 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 32.9% of households. In comparison, Greater Sydney's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 is $2,092/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 is $2,411/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 is $921/wk.
As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2's median income among taxpayers is $61,959, with an average of $81,018. This is well above average nationally, and compares to Greater Sydney's median of $63,183 and average of $86,684. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $65,912 (median) and $86,187 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 is $7,537 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The canterbury (north) - ashbury sa2's disposable income is $7,537 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Canterbury (North) - Ashbury has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 65.2% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 6,975 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 10,261 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 7,329 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 has approximately 6,975 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 4.8%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment indicators are below the national average, suggesting room for improvement.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 stands at 4.8%, which is 0.7 percentage points above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (13.4% of employment), professional & technical (12.8%), and education & training (12.0%). Other significant employers include finance & insurance and retail trade.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force decreased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 is 65.2%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This healthy participation rate reflects good employment opportunities and workforce engagement. The local rate trailing the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Sydney.
The canterbury (north) - ashbury sa2 shows notable specialisation in education & training, which employs 12.0% of the local workforce compared to 8.9% across Greater Sydney. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector.
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The canterbury (north) - ashbury sa2's employment market shows below-average performance in national comparisons. While employment opportunities exist, the area faces more challenges than many other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 3.8% decline, ranking 32nd out of 37 regions nationally.
The educational profile of Canterbury (North) - Ashbury ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 28.2% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 12.1% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 43.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 13.4% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 3.3% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 11.0% | 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 31.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 29.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 7.2% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 7.8% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 6.6% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
43.6% of people aged 15 and over in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
31.8% of people aged 15 and over in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The canterbury (north) - ashbury sa2 ranks in the 62th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 are: Bachelor Degree (28.2%), Certificate (13.4%), Postgraduate (12.1%).
29.1% of the population in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 7.8% in primary school, 6.6% in secondary school, 7.2% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 is 1022, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 4 schools within the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 1,456 students.
The canterbury (north) - ashbury sa2 includes 2 primary schools, 2 secondary schools.
Canterbury (North) - Ashbury features high concentrations of group households, with a smaller average household size than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.5 people | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 23.1% | 2021 Census | 41st percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 32.0% | 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 27.2% | 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 10.5% | 2021 Census | 49th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 5.6% | 2021 Census | 86th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 4,564 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 4,919 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 71.3% | 2021 Census | 50th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.2 per family | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 had 4,564 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 7.8% to an estimated 4,919 households today.
The average household size in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 is 2.5 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 71.3% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (23.1%), group households (5.6%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 3,254 family households, couples with children account for 32.0% of all households, couples without children at home 27.2%, and single parent families 10.5%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 shows distinct household patterns. The prevalence of shared households suggests a younger demographic or affordability considerations.
Families in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 have an average of 1.2 children, slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 46.1% of the adult population are currently married, while 39.9% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 23.1% of all households in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2, similar to the average for Greater Sydney of 23.2%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 5.6% of households, above the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. This higher rate points to more student or young professional shared accommodation.
Canterbury (North) - Ashbury is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 43.7% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 45.1% | 2021 Census | 86th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 54.9% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 79.1% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 56.3% | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.9% | 2021 Census | 34th percentile nationally |
Canterbury (North) - Ashbury scores quite highly on cultural diversity, with 43.7% of its population born overseas and 45.1% speaking a language other than English at home.
The main religion in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury was found to be Christianity, which makes up 49.7% of people in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Buddhism, which comprises 5.6% of the population, compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury are Other, comprising 17.1% of the population, Australian, comprising 14.9% of the population, and English, comprising 14.5% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Greek is notably overrepresented at 6.4% of Canterbury (North) - Ashbury (vs 1.9% across Greater Sydney), Lebanese at 3.7% (vs 2.6%) and Spanish at 0.9% (vs 0.6%).
43.7% of the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
45.1% of the population in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
0.9% of the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
79.1% of the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Canterbury (North) - Ashbury features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 36.8% | 2021 Census | 71st percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 31.4% | 2021 Census | 44th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 46.3% | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,400 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 85th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 31.8% | 2021 Census | 37th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 8.5% | 2021 Census | 49th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $480 | 2021 Census, weekly | 86th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 22.9% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 69th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 26.5% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 71st percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 1.0 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
In the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2, 31.4% of homes are owned outright, 31.8% are owned with a mortgage, and 36.8% are rented.
According to the latest data, 46.3% of dwellings in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 are houses.
In the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2, 43.1% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 8.5% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 stands at 31.4%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 is $2,400, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 is $1,528, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 26.5% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 22.9% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 is 1.0, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 26.5% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 22.9% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 consists of 46.3% detached houses, 8.5% semi-detached dwellings, 43.1% apartments, and 2.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury consumes approximately 16.9% of median household income ($9,058 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury show attached dwellings contributing 0% of approvals compared to 54% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 100% of applications versus 46% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. Canterbury (North) - Ashbury is experiencing exceptional growth in housing density, ranking in the top 10% nationally.
Canterbury (North) - Ashbury's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 57.8% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 71st percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 74.9% | 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 5.0% | 2021 Census | 43rd percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 81.3% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.8% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
Around 57.8% of people in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2, 5.0% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
6.0% of people in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 4.3% of the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
2.9% of people in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2, 57.8% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Sydney sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.8%.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 94 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 94th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 88 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 67th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 5,115 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 78th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 144 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 34 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 0.9 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 61.3% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 88 public transport stops within the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2.
The Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 has 5,115 weekly trips across 34 routes, averaging 730 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 147 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 321 m away and the nearest school 373 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 88 stops nearby, 5,115 weekly trips, access rating 94 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 84 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 84th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 321 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 373 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 441 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 443 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest pharmacy | 486 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 501 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 717 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 1.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 2.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 2.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 6 long day care centres with 267 places in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury, about 2.0 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Canterbury (North) - Ashbury has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 26% nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Canterbury (North) - Ashbury's established property market has recorded 168 sales in the 12 months to September 2026, comprising 97% residential and 3% commercial transactions.
Population growth drivers in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
Canterbury (North) - Ashbury's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis.
Canterbury (North) - Ashbury has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks.
The educational profile of Canterbury (North) - Ashbury ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
Canterbury (North) - Ashbury features high concentrations of group households, with a smaller average household size than Greater Sydney.
Canterbury (North) - Ashbury is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
Canterbury (North) - Ashbury features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Canterbury (North) - Ashbury's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Canterbury (North) - Ashbury has an estimated 12,933 residents, up 7.8% since the 2021 Census, with 5 projects tracked in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Canterbury (North) - Ashbury.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Sep 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (120031392). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Sep 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Canterbury (North) - Ashbury from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Canterbury (North) - Ashbury with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
